Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Location: Peterborough, NH

Shift Type: Nights

Hours: 12 hours

Salary Range: $28.90/hour - $46.23/hour

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 (Payment Schedule: $5,000 on first check, $2,500 after 6 months, and $2,500 after 1 year)

Job Overview:

We are urgently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Labor & Delivery/Obstetrics Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetrics patients, including laboring mothers, post-delivery care, and newborn care. You will work in an 8-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit delivering over 350 babies annually. As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with an established OB/GYN and pediatric group to deliver individualized and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prescribe and coordinate professional nursing care for obstetrics patients, including laboring mothers and newborns.
• Assess, plan, organize, supervise, provide, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Cross-train in all aspects of obstetrical care within the Birthing Suite.
• Collaborate with OB/GYN and pediatric team to provide patient-centered care.
• Support a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio during active labor and a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio for mother/baby care.
• Administer medications and monitor fetal and maternal health during labor and delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in the EMR system.
• Provide personalized nursing care tailored to the patients birthing preferences and medical needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous OB/L&D experience required.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN or higher preferred.
• Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required.
• STABLE Certification: Required.
• AWHONN Certification: Preferred.
• Licensure: Active New Hampshire RN license required (Compact License allowed).
• Preferred Skills: Fetal monitoring experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental and life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Labor & Delivery/Obstetrics RN to join a patient-centered team and provide high-quality care to mothers and babies. Apply today!