# Job Opportunity – Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse – Tennessee
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Location: Smyrna, Tennessee
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 4 weekend shifts per month required; patient ratio 1:2; unit operates 24/7 with dedicated CRNA, midwives in-house, and OBGYN on call
Highlights:
- 9-bed Labor & Delivery unit plus 3 swing rooms, 2 ORs, and 3-bed observation unit
- Laborist team model with 24/7 midwife coverage and dedicated anesthesia support
- Documentation systems include CPN and Meditech; fetal monitoring required
- Advanced procedures: OR circulating, IUPC, FSE, MgSO4 administration, postpartum hemorrhage management (JADA system), nitrous oxide
- HCA Unit of Distinction 2021 recipient and TIPQC Pilot Hospital for NTSV and Team Birth initiatives
- Couplet care model with 8-bed Level 2 NICU supported by 24/7 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
Requirements:
- Active RN license in good standing
- ACLS, BLS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring certifications required
- Labor & Delivery nursing experience
- STABLE and Spinning Babies training preferred but not required
- Commitment to patient-centered care and promoting vaginal birth opportunities
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This unit is dedicated to personalizing each birth experience while maintaining the highest standards of maternal care. With comprehensive support including on-site midwives, a dedicated NICU team, and resources like donor milk availability, you'll work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient choice, breastfeeding support, and evidence-based practices. Join a recognized team that values both clinical excellence and compassionate, family-centered care.