```htmlJob Opportunity – Labor & Delivery / Birthing Care Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (every other weekend), 13-26 week contract options available
Highlights:
- High-volume birthing unit with over 300 births per month and an average of 20 births per 24-hour period
- 2:1 patient ratios with daily double labor assignments in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Comprehensive care including intrapartum, high-risk antepartum and postpartum obstetrical patients (16 weeks and greater), triage, and Cesarean births
- Epic EMR system with Pyxis medication management and 24-hour orientation provided
- Float availability required to Special Maternity Care high-risk OB unit as needed; no call requirement
- Scrubs provided; interdisciplinary support including Pharmacy, Respiratory, PT, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years Labor & Delivery experience required; 3 years preferred
- Proven experience in high-volume facilities with 300+ births per month is essential
- Current BLS, AWHONN Intermediate (or C-EFM), and NRP certifications required
- Competency in circulating for Cesarean sections, sterile vaginal exams, and immediate newborn care
- Proficiency with Epic charting system required
- North Carolina or Compact RN license (pending acceptable at submission)
- First-time travelers accepted if experienced in similar high-volume settings
- Flu vaccine 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 birthing environment where clinical skills are continuously challenged and refined. You'll be part of a well-supported interdisciplinary team caring for diverse obstetrical patients, including high-risk populations, while making a meaningful impact on mothers and newborns during critical moments. The unit's comprehensive resources and collaborative culture provide an ideal setting for nurses who thrive in fast-paced clinical environments.
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