Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Labor and Delivery team at a birthing center. The ideal candidate will have a passion for maternal and neonatal care and be committed to providing high-quality service to patients and their families.

Shift Information

• Unit: Birthing Center – Mother Baby
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP)
• Required Certifications: BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Preference for intermediate or advanced fetal heart monitoring (FHM) certification

Unit Details

• Total L&D Beds: 13
• Operating Room Suites for C-Sections: 2
• Triage Beds: 2
• Postpartum Beds: 14
• Average Births: 170-190 per month; total deliveries in 2025: 2,104
• Staffing Ratios: AWHONN guidelines followed – 1:2 for L&D and 1:3-4 for couplets

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Attending deliveries independently and circulating in C-sections
• Assisting with the delivery of newborns and their immediate transition
• Titrating various medications such as Magnesium, Pitocin, and Insulin
• Providing comprehensive care to high-risk patients including those with preeclampsia, diabetes, and psychosocial issues
• Working collaboratively with a surgical tech and patient care assistants on each shift
• Participating in unit-based and equipment-specific training

Work Environment

• 24/7 in-house OBGYN/hospitalist and NNP available in the nursery
• Anesthesia also available on-site around the clock
• Access to respiratory therapy equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Unit orientates new staff with an 8-hour compliance day and 2-3 shifts for unit-specific orientation

Flexibility and Adaptability

Travelers are encouraged to be open and adaptable to our workflows, policies, procedures, and receive ongoing feedback to ensure quality care standards are met.

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: Nights on Friday and Saturday
• Holiday Requirement: Rotational with permanent staff
• Floating Requirements: Function as a nurse in postpartum with routine mother and baby competencies; attending low-risk deliveries is a must