Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Labor and Delivery RNSign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.Department: Labor/DeliveryShift's Available: NightsEmployment Type: Full TimeHours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00amLocation: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TXWe are seeking a Labor and Delivery RN, also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) or Delivery Room RN. A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations.ResponsibilitiesTo move forward in this position, you have to have experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):Maternal Monitoring: They check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infectionLabor Support: They assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapyIV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesiaPatient Advocacy: Nurses act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needsNewborn Care: They dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medicationsUtilize the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periodsHere are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsPaid vacation, sick time and holidaysBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement optionsLife, disability, and other insurance optionsMany other amazing benefitsQualificationsCurrent and valid state RN LicenseBLS certification within 30 days and maintain currentACLS certification within 90 days and maintain currentNRP certification within 90 days and maintain currentBasic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain currentAWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 monthsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferredAWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferredSTABLE preferredEmployment StatusFull TimeShiftNightsEqual Employment OpportunityCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: