Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery – New Jersey
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Southern New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). One summer holiday, one winter eve, and one winter night assignment based on departmental needs. No on-call requirement.
Highlights:
- 13-week contract in a dynamic Labor & Delivery unit averaging 3-4 patients daily with 7 private rooms
- 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio providing exceptional care throughout the birthing experience
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Opportunity to cross-train and float within scope to Mother/Baby, nursery, and baby catcher roles
- Teaching hospital environment with scrubs provided and 48 hours of orientation
- Up to 2 pre-approved time-off requests permitted per contract
Requirements:
- Active New Jersey RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required; first-time travelers accepted
- BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required; AWHONN Intermediate preferred
- Must be proficient in scrubbing and circulating C-sections
- Experience with fetal monitoring, high-risk deliveries, vaginal deliveries, C-section recovery, neonatal resuscitation, and postpartum care
- Previous charge experience and teaching hospital background preferred
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a collaborative Labor & Delivery team where you'll make a meaningful impact during one of life's most precious moments. This role offers diverse clinical exposure with the ability to expand your skills across multiple maternal-child health specialties while working in a supportive teaching hospital environment. With manageable patient ratios and comprehensive interdisciplinary resources, you'll deliver exceptional family-centered care in a professional setting that values work-life balance.