```htmlJob Opportunity – Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), every other weekend required with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule. Float required as needed to Special Maternity Care high-risk OB unit. No call requirement.
Highlights:
- High-volume birthing center averaging 300+ births per month with approximately 20 births per 24-hour period
- Fast-paced environment caring for obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater for intrapartum, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum care
- Patient ratio of 2:1 with double labor assignments occurring daily; 30-40 admissions and 40 visits per day
- Epic EMR system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
- Contract length up to 20+ weeks through February 27, 2027
- 24-hour orientation provided; scrubs provided on-site
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license)
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience; 3 years preferred
- Required experience in high-volume settings with 300+ births per month
- Certifications: BLS, AWHONN Intermediate (or C-EFM), and NRP
- Skills: Ability to circulate for C-sections, perform sterile vaginal exams, provide immediate newborn care, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage pain assessment
- Comfortable with triage of obstetrical patients, high-risk antepartum care, and infant/neonatal arrest situations
- Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs, isolation precautions/PPE, and oxytocin challenge tests
- First-time travelers accepted if experienced in large, high-volume similar settings
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced Labor & Delivery nurses the chance to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and social services. You'll provide critical care to a diverse patient population during intrapartum, antepartum, and postpartum stages, performing specialized procedures including scheduled and unscheduled cesarean births and cervical cerclage. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional maternal and neonatal care in a state-of-the-art birthing center equipped with modern technology and a collaborative care model.
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