Hiring Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Department: Labor & Delivery / Women’s Services Salary Range: $32.94–$49.38 per hour Shift Differential: $4.00/hour nights | $3.25/hour weekends Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with a 2-year commitment Position Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to women and newborns throughout the labor, delivery, antepartum, and postpartum experience. The RN will work collaboratively with physicians, midwives, neonatal providers, surgical teams, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, individualized, family-centered care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable caring for patients across a variety of obstetric and gynecologic needs in a fast-paced clinical environment. Department Overview The Labor & Delivery department includes: 5 Labor & Delivery beds 2 operating room suites for Cesarean sections 1 L&D triage bed 3 single postpartum rooms 4 double postpartum rooms, which are utilized as single-patient rooms with an additional bed available for a support person Approximately 250 births annually Patient census and daily case volume may vary significantly Patient Population The RN may care for patients with: Active labor Antepartum conditions Early labor Postpartum needs High-risk pregnancy-related conditions Gynecologic surgical needs Cesarean deliveries Newborn/neonatal care needs Key Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care throughout labor and delivery. Perform comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments. Monitor maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, contractions, and overall clinical status. Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in maternal or fetal condition. Provide care during active labor, early labor, antepartum, and postpartum periods. Assist with vaginal and Cesarean deliveries. Prepare patients for Cesarean sections and provide appropriate pre- and post-operative nursing care. Provide immediate postpartum care to mothers and newborns. Support newborn stabilization and care within the RN's scope of practice. Provide patient and family education related to labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and discharge planning. Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and provider orders. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Collaborate closely with obstetric providers, anesthesia professionals, neonatal teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Maintain a safe environment and follow infection prevention and patient safety standards. Support evidence-based obstetric practices and applicable professional guidelines. Provide emotional support to patients and their families throughout the childbirth experience. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain competency in required obstetric practices. Patient Ratios The department follows AWHONN-based staffing guidelines, including: 1:1 for active labor Up to 1:3 for antepartum, triage, and early labor 1:6 for mother-baby/postpartum care Ratios may vary based on patient acuity, census, staffing, and clinical circumstances. Required Certifications BLS ACLS NRP Current fetal monitoring competency, renewed every 2 years Required Skills & Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state of practice. Experience and clinical competency appropriate for Labor & Delivery nursing. Strong knowledge of maternal and fetal assessment. Ability to interpret and respond to fetal monitoring information. Ability to recognize obstetric emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to patient-centered and family-centered care. Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is: Compassionate, calm, and confident in high-acuity situations. Skilled in maternal and fetal assessment. Comfortable working with patients throughout the entire childbirth continuum. A strong advocate for patients and families. Able to recognize subtle changes in maternal or fetal condition. An effective communicator and collaborative team member. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence. Compensation Highlights $32.94–$49.38 per hour $4.00/hour night shift differential $3.25/hour weekend differential $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.