Travel Nurse Manager RN - Labor and Delivery

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Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery Manager for a travel nursing job in Concord, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/31/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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Nurse Manager – Obstetrics (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum & Special Care Nursery)

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Schedule:

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• Monday–Friday
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• 5x8-hour shifts
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• 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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• Every other weekend and holiday on-call coverage for the entire OB department, including Labor & Delivery
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Position Summary\n

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Obstetrics to provide clinical and operational leadership for the Obstetrics department. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, staffing, quality initiatives, staff development, and patient care while supporting Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and the Special Care Nursery. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong obstetrical nursing experience and previous management experience.

 Responsibilities\n

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• Ensure appropriate staffing levels through flexibility and adaptability.
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• Assign personnel based on patient care needs and staff competencies.
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• Serve as Charge Nurse when working clinically.
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• Lead daily shift huddles and review operational plans of care.
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• Manage department schedules and staff timecards.
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• Oversee schedules for OB Nursing, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Labor & Delivery Scrub Technicians, and Unit Coordinators.
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• Collaborate with nursing leadership and educators to develop, update, and implement department policies and procedures.
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• Evaluate staff performance and conduct annual performance reviews.
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• Participate in interviewing and hiring new team members.
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• Provide coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.
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• Promote professional development and staff engagement.
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• Support quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and nursing practice initiatives.
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• Coordinate ongoing staff education, including new policies, regulatory requirements, equipment, and clinical software.
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• Maintain effective communication across all levels of the department.
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• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and action plans.
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• Coordinate and support staff orientation and competency validation.
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• Assist with department supply and equipment management.
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• Provide direct patient care as needed.
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• Serve as the OB Day Shift Charge RN on designated duty days while partnering with clinical resource nurses to support weekend and holiday operations.
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• Perform all RN duties within Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and the Special Care Nursery.
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• Participate in hospital committees and other assigned responsibilities.
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• Maintain patient rights, privacy, dignity, and respect.
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QualificationsRequired\n

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• Previous nurse manager or leadership experience.
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• Minimum of 5 years of obstetrical nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
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• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
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• BLS certification.
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• ACLS certification.
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• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
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• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and evidence-based patient care.
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Preferred\n

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• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
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• Previous supervisory experience.
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• Inpatient Obstetrics Certification.
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• Experience with Kronos is a huge plus.
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