Labor & Delivery RN

The Labor and Delivery Nurse in Charge (NIC) demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in low-risk, high-risk, and medically complex obstetric care. Essential competencies include expert fetal assessment and fetal monitoring interpretation, obstetric emergency response, critical care obstetrics, maternal assessment and surveillance, and other complex clinical situations. The NIC is required to have extensive experience in all areas of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. The NIC must have experience responding to OB Emergencies. Critical Care OB experience preferred. The NIC will work collaboratively with OB and Anesthesia providers throughout the shift to prioritize patients as necessary. The NIC will work collaboratively with members of other departments to work through any issues that may arise. The NIC will serve as the primary clinical leader for nursing and patient flow in conjunction with the OB and Anesthesia providers. The NIC will be in charge of the surgical case and induction of labor schedules to ensure appropriate nurse and surgical tech coverage and patient safety. The NIC will speak with patients or family members for scheduling issues and service recovery as needed. The NIC will respond to all unit emergencies and hospital-wide OB emergencies. Tertiary level facility experience in L&D required.

Healthcare Professionals must satisfy any required credentialing items before traveling to a strike. USN will prioritize booking travel arrangements for Healthcare Professionals with a complete file. If you arrive on-site with missing or outstanding items, you may not be eligible to work the strike. BLS ; ACLS ; NRP ; AFM ; Massachusetts State License Required Travel nurses work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure. Travel healthcare professionals are experienced caregivers who adapt quickly to change and enjoy learning new things. Take your skills on the road and explore somewhere new - all while earning a great living!