TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!
Job Opportunity – Labor & Delivery / High-Risk L&D Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week available; 1:2 patient ratios; every third weekend required; 13-26 week contracts accepted
Highlights
- High-volume Level III regional perinatal center with approximately 350 deliveries per month in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Comprehensive high-risk Labor & Delivery experience including antepartum care, emergent deliveries, and postpartum management
- Must circulate and recover C-sections; exposure to diverse patient diagnoses including preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, preterm labor, and intrauterine fetal demise
- Epic electronic medical record system with 24-hour unit orientation and full interdisciplinary support including hospitalist, anesthesia, NP, and CRNA coverage 24/7
- Float requirement to Mother/Baby care as needed; may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Team responsibilities
- Scrubs provided; up to 7 days of RTO available (no holidays during first week; must work 2 of 3 major holidays)
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of high-risk Labor & Delivery experience required
- Active North Carolina or Compact RN license (pending license acceptable for submission)
- Current certifications: BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate (ACLS preferred)
- Proficiency in antepartum care including NST, fetal monitoring, sterile vaginal exams, and external/internal fetal monitoring
- Experience managing high-risk conditions: preeclampsia/eclampsia, placenta previa/abruption, VBAC, premature rupture of membranes, preterm labor, and multiple gestations
- Competency in neonatal resuscitation, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and newborn assessment
- Strong skills in IV therapy including blood product administration, medication management (magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, insulin drips, anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives)
- Experience with emergency care including hemorrhage/shock management and infant/neonatal arrest
- Proficiency with pain management modalities including epidural anesthesia, IV conscious sedation, opioids, and PCA
- Postpartum care skills including breastfeeding support, fundal assessments, couplet care, and baby-friendly protocols
- Ability to work with special equipment: magnesium and insulin drips, Bakri balloon, Foley bulb, IUPC, and internal/external monitoring
- Epic charting experience preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity
Join a premier Level III perinatal center where you'll provide critical care to high-risk mothers and newborns in a collaborative, well-supported environment. This fast-paced 14-room unit offers the opportunity to refine advanced labor and delivery skills while working alongside dedicated hospitalists, anesthesiologists, nurse practitioners, and a full range of support services including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams. Make a meaningful impact on families during life's most critical moments while advancing your expertise in high-acuity maternal-newborn care.