Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Care, Emergency Management, Healthcare, Hospital, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Nursing, Patient Care, Perinatal Nursing, Pharmacy, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Risk, Unit Secretary
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
LocationShow Low, AZ
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) | Onsite | Weekend requirement applies (minimum 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a Labor and Delivery unit with 7 L&D beds, 2 triage beds, and 10 postpartum beds averaging 1–3 births per day
- Monitor and interpret fetal monitoring data and initiate appropriate interventions for fetal distress
- Manage and care for high-risk obstetric patients, including those with pre-eclampsia and other complex conditions
- Assist with and provide nursing support during cesarean sections
- Function in both L&D and couplet care settings as census demands
- Float to other hospital units such as Medical-Surgical or Emergency Department if experienced and as needed
Required Qualifications- Active RN license with a minimum of 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience
- C-section experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
- Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
- Proficiency in fetal monitoring interpretation and management of OB emergencies
- Strong independent assessment skills; ability to manage obstetric emergencies prior to provider arrival, as OB/Neonatologist is not in-house
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in high-risk obstetric patient care
- Ability to function in couplet care and LDRP settings
- Experience floating to Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical units
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported unit with on-site 24/7 pharmacy, respiratory therapy, patient care technicians, and health unit secretarial support
- Contract extensions are frequently available, offering the potential for continued placement