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Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery

Sentara HealthCharlottesville, VirginiaPosted Sep 23, 2026

Compensation

$42 - $61 /hr

Type

Full-time

Location

Charlottesville, Virginia

Posted

Sep 23, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Registered Nursing and possess a valid nursing license. Preferred qualifications include two years of acute care experience in women's health and relevant certifications such as EFM or Obstetrics Nursing.

Core Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide specialized care in the Labor and Delivery unit, including cross-training into postpartum and managing complex cases. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety protocols and effective communication with patients and medical providers.

Key Skills

Labor and deliveryPostpartum carePatient safetyElectronic fetal monitoringObstetrical nursingAcute careWomen's healthClinical assessmentNRPBLSCommunicationComplex case management

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 10,001+ employees
  • Type: Nonprofit
  • Specialties: Health care

Full Job Description

City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse for the LDRP. This is a night shift position with required call. Preferred applicants will have experience specifically in Labor and Delivery and will cross train into postpartum. Hours: Three 12-hour shifts per week with every 3rd weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday. The required call is 16-24 hours per 6-week schedule. Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates. LDRP: Sentara Martha Jeffersons Women’s Health includes L&D, and a 24 bed post-partum mother/baby. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 to 1 ratio while our intermediate care babies have a 1 to 3 nursing ratio. Our LDRP unit also offers post operative care for complex GYN and Breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100-member team cross trained to offer best in class healthcare to Charlottesville, VA, and surrounding areas. The schedule is primarily 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holiday requirements. Awarded as US News Top Maternity Care Hospitals, the LDRP at Sentara Martha Jefferson offers state of the art care while maintaining a personalized experience for all patients. Low Intervention Maternity service line: Low Cesarean Rate 21.5% High Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate 85% High Patient Satisfaction Score 89% 11 Private Birthing Rooms w/Jacuzzi tubs, 2 Triage Rooms, 1 dedicated Obstetrical OR, and 2 bed OB PACU Newborn Nursery and 7 bed Level II Special Care Nursery 24 private Mother/Baby and Women’s Services rooms Lactation Services available 7 days/week The platform currently has approximately 100 employees across various clinical and support roles. Our RN retention rate is 98% We boast an NTSV CS rate of 18%, the lowest in the Sentara system Education Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing BSN or MSN Preferred Certification/Licensure Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. BLS within 90 days of hire Registered nursing license required EFM- Electronic Fetal monitoring preferred Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred Experience 2 years of acute care registered nurse experience in Women's health preferred Experience in charge roles preferred Labor and Delivery specific Experience preferred Strong understanding of patient safety protocols. Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments Communication with patients and providers Must want to work night shift For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour. #Talroo-Nursing Keywords: LDRP, Labor and Delivery, L&D, Labor, Registered Nurse, Women's Health, NRP, Post Partum, Labor, SMJH We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans • Life Insurance • 401k/403B with Employer Match • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care. Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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