# Job Opportunity – Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse – Texas**Start Date:** September 22, 2026 **Location:** Dallas, Texas **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** 3 x 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM); 36 hours per week; rotating weekends; call requirements; no special scheduling accommodations**Highlights:**- 13-week rapid response assignment in a busy, 24-bed high-risk obstetrical unit- Patient ratios: 1:1 for active labor and high-acuity patients; 2:1 for cervical ripening and stable magnesium patients; 3:1 for triage- Comprehensive scope including vaginal deliveries, circulating in cesarean sections, D&C procedures, and post-delivery recovery care- Unit follows AWHONN staffing standards approximately 80% of the time- Documentation systems: Meditech and CPN; GE fetal monitors- Floating may be required to antepartum unit within the women's services department**Requirements:**- Active RN license- Minimum 2 years of high-risk labor and delivery bedside experience required- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, NRP (all certifications must be included in submission)- Experience with high-risk obstetrical care, circulating in cesarean sections, and managing high-acuity patients- Must be available for 48-hour work weeks as needed- Professional appearance standards apply, including appropriate scrubs, neat grooming, and covered body art**Why It's a Great Opportunity:**This rapid response role offers the chance to work in a specialized high-risk labor and delivery environment where you'll utilize advanced obstetrical nursing skills daily. You'll be part of a women's hospital committed to AWHONN best practices and evidence-based staffing ratios, ensuring quality care for mothers and newborns during critical moments. This assignment is ideal for experienced L&D nurses seeking to expand their expertise in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.