Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN)

Labor and Delivery Registered NurseLD RNs care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. They prepare women, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born. In addition to assisting women throughout labor and the birthing process, LD RNs care for women who experience complications with their pregnancies and assist surgeons during cesarean deliveries. LD RNs can work in a variety of settings such as hospital delivery rooms, physician's offices, birthing centers, and community clinics. L&D RNs may be asked to float to Postpartum or Mother Baby due to census.Education/Requirements:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year EducationAssociates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year EducationYou must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.RNs can only work with an active state license.NRP and AWHONN are often required*Per Diem Shifts Available Recent Experience Required.