L&D

Labor & Delivery Nurse – Nights

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse to join the maternal-child health team. You'll provide direct care to laboring patients, newborns, and families across the continuum of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

Shift & Schedule

• 4 twelve-hour night shifts (7 p.m.–7 a.m.)
• Every 3rd weekend required
• 13-week contract
• 48 guaranteed hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (New Hampshire or compact)
• Minimum 5 years Labor & Delivery experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required
• Circulation and GYN surgical experience; willingness to care for general postop patients
• Experience with fetal monitoring, high-risk OB, and vaginal and cesarean deliveries

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN (ADN accepted per facility policy)
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor maternal and fetal status throughout labor; assess and interpret fetal heart rate and contraction patterns
• Administer labor medications and support epidural management per physician orders
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and provide circulating support for cesarean sections
• Manage high-risk obstetric conditions with appropriate interventions
• Provide immediate newborn resuscitation support
• Educate patients and families on labor progress and pain management options
• Collaborate with OB physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams
• Document care accurately in the medical record

What We're Looking For

Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced labor and delivery environment.