Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Your future role at a glance Location: Destin, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Department: Labor & Delivery Schedule: Nights | Full-time | 3 (12) hour shifts About Ascension Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. It empowers its 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining health care together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, Ascension offers an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Impact in This Role Provide highly specialized, direct nursing care to laboring patients and newborns in strict accordance with healthcare organization policies and obstetric safety protocols. Implement and continuously evaluate individualized care plans, closely monitoring maternal vital signs, labor progression, and fetal heart rate patterns to ensure early intervention when necessary. Accurately document all stages of labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, and proactively communicate critical patient condition updates to obstetricians, midwives, and pediatric teams. Serve as the primary coordinator across clinical disciplines during delivery, and collaborate with the healthcare team to assess and manage postpartum education and safe discharge planning for the growing family. Minimum Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi‑state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences At least one year of labor and delivery RN experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr