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Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $44-46 per hour

Protouch Staffing

Dallas, TX
1 day ago

Job Description

Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $44-46 per hour at Protouch Staffing summary:

A Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) providing direct nursing care to women during childbirth, including monitoring maternal and fetal vital signs and assisting with labor and delivery procedures. The role involves collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure safe, compassionate care, administering medications, and supporting patients and families emotionally and educationally. This position requires relevant certifications, experience in high-risk obstetrics, and adherence to hospital protocols to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.

Protouch Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a local contract nursing job in Dallas, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Labor and Delivery
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/18/2025
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Summary:

The Labor and Delivery RN provides direct nursing care to women before, during, and after childbirth, including high-risk obstetrical patients. This role includes monitoring the mother and baby’s vital signs, supporting families, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe and compassionate care throughout the childbirth process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for laboring mothers and newborns.
  • Monitor fetal heart tones, contractions, and maternal vital signs using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
  • Assist physicians with labor inductions, epidurals, cesarean sections (C-sections), and emergency deliveries.
  • Administer medications and IV therapies as prescribed, including oxytocin and magnesium sulfate.
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families about the labor process, postpartum care, and newborn care.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation using electronic medical records (EMRs).
  • Participate in rapid response and code situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage.
  • Ensure strict adherence to hospital policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.
  • Advocate for the patient’s physical and emotional well-being and support family-centered care.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Current and active RN license in state of practice (e.g., RN license in California)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required.

Experience:

  • 1–2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience preferred
  • Experience with high-risk pregnancies and Level II or III L&D units a plus

About Protouch Staffing

Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Dental benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Holiday Pay
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits

Keywords:

Labor and Delivery Nurse, Registered Nurse, Maternity Care, Obstetrical Nursing, Fetal Monitoring, High-risk Pregnancy, Patient Care, Neonatal Resuscitation, Electronic Medical Records, Postpartum Care