RN - Labor & Delivery, 0.9 FTE, Nights - 141025

RN - Labor & Delivery

Full-Time | 0.90 FTE | Nights PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center | Bellingham, WA Bring your Labor & Delivery expertise to a team where every shift makes a lasting impact. PeaceHealth is seeking an Experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join our exceptional Women's Services team. If you're passionate about guiding families through one of life's most meaningful moments while practicing at the top of your license, this is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and highly respected birth center.

Our Labor & Delivery team cares for patients throughout the entire birthing journey, including our dedicated Obstetric Emergency Department. You'll work alongside experienced nurses, OB hospitalists, physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists, and NICU teams in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and clinical excellence are valued every day.

Why Experienced L&D Nurses Choose PeaceHealth

• Competitive compensation: $45.78 - $82.98 per hour
• Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available
• Nearly 2,000 births annually, providing a dynamic and rewarding practice environment
• 10 Labor & Delivery suites
• 13 Postpartum rooms
• 2 dedicated Operating Rooms
• Collaborative, physician-supported model of care
• Opportunities for professional growth, specialty certification, and continuing education
• Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care and caregiver well-being

Your Impact

As a Labor & Delivery RN, you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and emergency obstetric situations. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Manage complex labor patients with confidence and clinical expertise
• Perform comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments
• Monitor and interpret fetal heart tracings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and babies
• Respond effectively during high-risk deliveries and obstetric emergencies
• Educate, support, and advocate for patients and their families throughout the birth experience
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource and mentor to fellow caregivers
• Participate in quality improvement and professional practice initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
• Minimum one year of recent Labor & Delivery experience, or currently practicing independently within an L&D department

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience caring for high-acuity obstetric patients
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Certifications

The following certifications are required within six months of hire:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)

More Than a Career. A Place to Grow.

At PeaceHealth, we know experienced nurses are looking for more than just their next job. They're looking for a team that values their expertise, supports their professional growth, and allows them to make a meaningful difference every day. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Wellness resources, mental health support, and expanded Employee Assistance Programs

If you're ready to join a Labor & Delivery team that combines clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a strong culture of support, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today and help create exceptional birth experiences for families throughout Northwest Washington.