Labor & Delivery
L&D/Perinatal Nurse – 12-Hour Night Shift
Position Overview
Join a high-volume perinatal unit as a staff nurse working 12-hour nights (7 PM–7 AM) on an every-other-weekend schedule. This is a 13-week contract with first-to-float responsibilities across L&D, antepartum, and postpartum units.
Unit Details
The facility's perinatal center manages approximately 200 births per month, serving patients from 20 weeks gestation and above. You'll care for high-risk obstetric patients including those with hypertension, multiple gestations, diabetes, limited prenatal care, and substance use history. The unit operates under AWHONN guidelines for nurse-patient ratios and maintains 24/7 in-house OB and neonatology support.
Clinical Scope & Requirements
- Required experience: Minimum 2 years in L&D with demonstrated expertise in high-risk deliveries
- C-section skills: Must have circulating experience; scrubbing experience preferred
- Clinical competencies: Proficiency with pitocin, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, and fetal monitoring
- Required certifications: NRP, BLS, ACLS, and Advanced AWHONN (Fetal Monitoring)
Staffing & Support
Two OB techs per shift assist with deliveries, scrub in for cesarean sections, and help stock supplies. Charge nurses are available and carry patient assignments as needed. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support are available 24/7.
Practical Details
- 3-shift floor-specific orientation
- Provided scrubs (must be sterile); no acrylic or overlay nails permitted
- No call requirement; one major and two minor holidays observed
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- Travel experience preferred
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week