Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (Contract)
Location: Fresno, CA
Duration: 3 Months
Shift: 07:00 - 19:30 Hours, Monday to Friday (36 hours per week)
A skilled Registered Nurse is sought to join the Labor and Delivery team in Fresno on a 3-month contract. The RN will provide care to mothers and newborns throughout the birthing process, from labor to delivery and immediate postpartum recovery. Fresno's major hospital systems, including Community Medical Centers, Saint Agnes Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente, serve a large geographic area and routinely receive referrals from neighboring counties.
Responsibilities
Implement and manage individualized patient care plans.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
Coordinate care with all disciplines.
Carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning.
Administer medications and treatments.
Prepare the delivery room and equipment.
Provide immediate postpartum care.
Educate patients and families.
Respond to obstetric emergencies.
Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
5 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Knowledge of neonatal resuscitation and fetal monitoring is required, with Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.