Job Title
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
Location
Show Low, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Labor and Delivery unit with 7 L&D beds, 2 triage beds, and 10 postpartum beds, supporting approximately 1–3 births per day
- Manage and monitor high-risk obstetric patients, including those with pre-eclampsia, utilizing strong assessment skills to respond to OB emergencies until the provider arrives
- Perform proficient fetal monitoring and execute appropriate interventions for fetal distress
- Assist with and support C-section cases as part of routine unit responsibilities
- Function in both L&D and couplet care roles as census demands, including LDRP coverage when needed
- May float to other hospital units (typically MedSurg or ED) based on experience and facility need; expected to work a minimum of 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule and one on-call shift per 4-week schedule
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
- Demonstrated C-section experience required
- Ability to independently manage OB emergencies in a setting without an in-house OB or Neonatologist
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients in a clinical setting
- Comfort floating to Emergency Department or MedSurg units when needed
- Experience functioning in couplet care or LDRP environments
Why Join Us
- Work in a supportive unit environment with on-site resources including a Respiratory Therapist available 24/7, 24/7 in-house pharmacy, Patient Care Technicians, OB scrub tech, and Health Unit Coordinators
- Extensions are frequently considered, offering potential for continued placement at this facility