Labor & Delivery RN – Labor, Delivery & Postpartum

Job Title: Labor & Delivery RN Labor Delivery & Postpartum
Location: Brunswick GA
Unit: Maternity Care Center
Schedule: Full-Time Day or Night Shift
Pay Range: $33.50$53.49/hour based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: Available
Relocation Bonus: Eligible candidates living 50 miles from the Brunswick campus
Shift Differential: Additional $5/hour for night and weekend shifts

Job Overview

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join a hospital-based Labor & Delivery team in Brunswick Georgia.

The Maternity Care Center has recently transitioned into dedicated Labor & Delivery and Postpartum areas. Nurses in this position will primarily work within Labor & Delivery but must also be comfortable providing postpartum care when needed.

The Labor RN manages patients throughout the obstetric care continuum including antepartum triage labor delivery Cesarean section circulation and recovery and postpartum care.

Experienced acute-care hospital RNs from other specialties who are interested in transitioning into Labor & Delivery may also be considered and will complete an approximately six-month L&D orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of assigned obstetric patients using appropriate clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Perform obstetric triage and antepartum assessment.
• Provide nursing care throughout labor and vaginal delivery.
• Serve as a circulating RN during Cesarean sections.
• Provide post-anesthesia and post-Cesarean recovery care.
• Provide postpartum nursing care as needed.
• Assess patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care using appropriate personnel equipment supplies and clinical resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the childbirth experience.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum 1 year of acute-care hospital nursing experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification prior to hire.
• Ability to provide postpartum nursing care.
• Ability to meet the units weekend holiday and on-call requirements.

Experience

Previous Labor & Delivery experience is strongly preferred.

RNs currently working in another acute-care hospital specialty may be considered for a transition into Labor & Delivery. Candidates pursuing this pathway must be willing to complete an approximately six-month orientation and training program.

Scheduling Requirements

Candidates must be able to participate in the departments shared scheduling rotation:

• On Call: Approximately 1 on-call shift every 2 weeks.
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend-designated shifts within each 6-week scheduling period.
• Friday Saturday and Sunday are considered weekend shifts.
• Weekend shifts may be spread throughout the six-week schedule or grouped into fewer weekends depending on staffing needs and scheduling preferences.
• Holidays: Rotating holiday schedule divided between Team A and Team B.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Pay: $33.50$53.49/hour based on experience.
• Night Differential: Additional $5/hour.
• Weekend Differential: Additional $5/hour.
• Sign-On Bonus: Available
• Relocation Bonus: Eligible candidates residing 50 or more miles from the Brunswick campus.

Why Consider This Opportunity

Join a hospital-based maternity team where you can strengthen your Labor & Delivery skills while caring for patients throughout labor delivery recovery and postpartum.

The organization offers a collaborative clinical environment opportunities for professional growth competitive compensation and the opportunity to live and work in Georgias Golden Isles an area known for its beaches outdoor recreation mild winters dining and coastal lifestyle.

Apply today to learn more about available day and night shift opportunities.