RN Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum

Registered Nurse (RN) Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum

Location: Viroqua WI
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Pay: $85 to $88 per hour

Position Summary A Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) provides specialized care to pregnant patients during labor childbirth and immediate recovery after delivery. L&D nurses monitor maternal and fetal health assist physicians and midwives during deliveries administer medications and support patients and families throughout the birthing process.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor maternal and fetal vital signs
• Assist during vaginal and cesarean deliveries
• Administer medications IV therapy and epidurals as ordered
• Monitor labor progression and recognize complications
• Educate and emotionally support patients and families
• Coordinate care with obstetricians anesthesiologists and neonatal teams
• Document patient care and delivery details accurately
• Respond to obstetric emergencies
• Provide immediate newborn care after delivery

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• ADN or BSN degree
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification often required