(Urgent) Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse
Company: Travel Nurse Across America
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an
immediate travel nurse opening in Austin, TX. The right RN should
have 3 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more
requirements./n /nL&D Travel Nurses provide care and support
for women before, during and after delivery of a baby. L&D RNs
must ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of their
patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process. As
an L&D RN, you'll be responsible for assisting physicians when
epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are
performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean
delivery./n /nAs an L&D Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to
perform the following tasks:/n /n - Stay with and monitor patient
throughout labor. /n - Monitor contractions and help patients with
breathing techniques. /n - Check cervix periodically to monitor
progression/lack of dilation. /n - Ensure beds are kept clean and
dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after birthing
process. /n - Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery
instruments, etc. /n - Immediate care of newborn. /n /nL&D
Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of
time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs
should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of
patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because
of the fast-paced environment, L&D RNs must possess good skills
for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages
and backgrounds. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, AWHONN, NRP, 3 Years *
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an
assignment.
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