Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery)

Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery)Empower growing families in a high-autonomy, specialized maternal-child health unit. As an L&D RN, you will be the clinical backbone of a 19-bed unit (7 L&D, 2 Triage, 10 Postpartum) that facilitates approximately 830 births per year. This role is designed for a highly proficient clinician who thrives on independence; since providers are not in-house, your expert assessment skills and ability to manage OB emergencies are critical. From managing high-risk pre-eclampsia cases to circulating in C-sections, you will provide comprehensive care from triage through couplet care, supported by 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy services.What you will be doing:Manage 1-3 births per day, providing 1:2 ratio care for laboring patients, including high-risk and pre-eclampsia management.Maintain expert-level proficiency in fetal monitoring, accurately interpreting strips and taking immediate, decisive action for fetal distress.Act as a first responder for OB emergencies, utilizing advanced assessment skills to stabilize patients until the physician arrives.Function as a key member of the surgical team, providing essential nursing care and circulation for C-section procedures.Seamlessly transition between Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care, supporting the bonding and recovery of mother and baby.Manage the 2-bed triage area, performing initial evaluations and determining the appropriate level of care.Collaborate with 24/7 on-unit Respiratory Therapists, OB Scrub Techs, and Health Unit Coordinators.What you must have:Minimum of 3 years of professional Labor & Delivery experience; C-section experience is mandatory.Current Registered Nurse License.Must hold current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications.Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required.Strong background in high-risk OB care and emergency stabilization.Proven ability to function effectively in both L&D and couplet care settings.Advanced assessment skills with the ability to work independently in a setting without in-house OB/Neonatologists.Willingness to float to other hospital units (typically MedSurg or ED) if census allows and expertise is needed.Other Information: Location and Work TypeSetting: 19-Bed Maternal-Child Unit (7 L&D, 2 Triage, 10 Postpartum)Work Type: Full-Time | Direct HireSchedule: 12-Hour Shifts | Day or night shiftsSign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available.