Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $65 to $70 per hour in Potsdam, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location: Potsdam, NY
Agency: job.com
Pay: $65 to $70 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor & Delivery to provide high-quality care to mothers and newborns. The ideal candidate will have experience in obstetrics, strong clinical skills, and the ability to handle critical situations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Procedures & IV Therapy

• Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Administer blood and blood products
• Start and maintain IV lines
• Monitor infusion pumps and IV drips

Medication Administration

• Administer medications including antihypertensives
• Ensure safe and accurate medication delivery

Labor & Delivery Care

• Assist with vaginal deliveries
• Monitor and support patients during labor

Postpartum Care

• Care for patients post vaginal delivery and cesarean section
• Perform fundus, lochia, and perineal assessments
• Manage Foley catheter insertion and care

Patient Care (High-Risk Conditions)

• Manage patients with:
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Pre-eclampsia / Eclampsia
  • Premature Rupture of Membranes

Newborn Care

• Conduct newborn assessments
• Educate parents on newborn care and discharge instructions
• Teach circumcision care

Pain Management

• Assist with epidural anesthesia
• Administer opioids as needed
• Assess and manage patient pain

Fetal Monitoring

• Monitor fetal heart rate patterns
• Identify and respond to abnormalities
• Use external fetal monitoring systems

Antepartum Care

• Perform sterile vaginal exams
• Triage obstetrical patients

Professional Responsibilities

• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Certifications:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)