L&D

Labor & Delivery Nurse – Nights

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a 13-week night shift contract beginning August 17, 2026. You'll provide direct nursing care to laboring patients, managing maternal and fetal status throughout labor and delivery in a dynamic obstetric environment.

Requirements

• Active RN license (state of practice or compact license)
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification required
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of L&D experience
• Proficiency with fetal monitoring, high-risk obstetric conditions, and vaginal/cesarean deliveries

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor maternal and fetal status; assess and interpret fetal heart rate patterns and uterine contractions
• Administer medications including labor induction/augmentation agents and epidural support
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and provide circulating support for cesarean sections
• Manage high-risk OB conditions (preeclampsia, hemorrhage, fetal distress) with emergency interventions
• Provide immediate newborn care and resuscitation support
• Educate patients and families on labor progress, pain management, and postpartum care
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams
• Document labor progress and interventions accurately

Shift Details

• Schedule: Night shifts (36 guaranteed hours/week)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: Lancaster, OH

Candidates must demonstrate strong critical thinking, emotional regulation under stress, and the ability to manage urgent situations calmly.