Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location

• Smyrna, TN

Schedule / Job Type

• Temporary Travel, 13-week assignment, Night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to labor and delivery patients in a busy hospital setting.
• Support patient preferences and promote vaginal birth opportunities through advanced patient support techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as circulating in the OR, inserting IUPC and FSE, administering MgSO4, managing postpartum hemorrhage, and assisting with nitrous oxide delivery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including midwives, CRNAs, OB-GYNs, and support staff, maintaining a focus on patient safety and comfort.
• Maintain accurate documentation using hospital systems, including CPN and Meditech.
• Support unit policies, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the hospital’s recognition as a distinguished department.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of Tennessee or appropriate state licensure.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and fetal monitoring required.
• Proven ability to support laboring patients with a focus on quality care and patient-centered support.
• Experience with labor support procedures and ability to handle high-risk deliveries is preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to a floating policy to assist other units as needed.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with spinning babies techniques and STABLE methods helpful.
• Knowledge of labor and delivery equipment and documentation systems such as CPN and Meditech.
• Ability to support personalized birth experiences and work effectively within a team that promotes patient choice.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dedicated, highly recognized labor and delivery unit with advanced technology and a supportive team environment.
• Contribute to a hospital known for innovation, recognition, and outstanding patient care.
• Be part of a dynamic team that emphasizes patient-centered care, staff development, and state-of-the-art practices.