Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
About The Position
This is a local or travel contract position for a Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. The role involves providing comprehensive perinatal nursing care to laboring women and newborns through antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods. Responsibilities include maternal and fetal assessments, assisting with deliveries and emergencies, administering medications, supporting breastfeeding, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The unit is a Labor & Delivery unit within a community hospital setting, with an approximate ratio of 1:1 in active labor when possible, and may involve assisting postpartum or mother-baby depending on census and staffing needs.
Requirements
- Active Connecticut Registered Nurse license in good standing
- Minimum 1–2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience in an acute care setting.
- Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; NRP or equivalent may be required by the facility.
- Competency in fetal heart monitoring interpretation and obstetric emergency response, including hemorrhage and preeclampsia management.
Nice To Haves
- AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring preferred
- RNC-OB or similar inpatient obstetric nursing certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive perinatal nursing care to laboring women and newborns through antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods.
- Perform ongoing maternal and fetal assessments, including fetal heart rate monitoring, contraction pattern evaluation, and maternal vital sign review.
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and obstetric emergencies in collaboration with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, and pediatric teams.
- Administer medications including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, and other obstetric agents according to facility policy while monitoring for adverse effects.
- Support breastfeeding initiation, newborn care, and parental education on postpartum recovery, newborn safety, and follow-up care.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in unit quality and safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Health, dental, and vision options
- Tax-advantaged stipends for qualified travelers
- License and certification assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
