Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery

Pay

$48.29 – $65.06 per hour (hourly wage range for New Jersey; actual compensation will depend on education, skills, and professional experience).

Job Overview

Labor and Delivery Nurses help bring new life into the world every day. They care for women during labor and childbirth by monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers, and assisting doctors. As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you will prepare women and their families for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in Labor & Delivery nursing
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited Nursing Program
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability; willingness to meet the needs of the unit
• Proficient computer skills
• ACLS certification
• NRP certification
• Intermediate EFM competency
• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• Preferred: BSN degree

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem position
• 2 shifts per month (1 shift on the weekend)
• 1 summer holiday
• 1 winter holiday

Essential Functions

• Monitor the baby's heart rate and the mother's blood pressure, timing of contractions, and assist with medication and epidural administration.
• Identify and assist with complications, aid in inducing labor, and prepare new mothers for before, during, and after pregnancy.
• Administer intrapartum medications safely and effectively, including tocolytics, oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin.
• Perform bedside urine testing.
• Utilize aseptic techniques and infection‑control principles in all aspects of care.
• Handle instruments safely and effectively.
• Perform triage assessments and provide intrapartum care as outlined in orientation competencies.
• Recognize abnormal signs in mother and/or fetus and institute appropriate nursing actions.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role during the delivery process.
• Provide care for patients experiencing operative delivery, including circulatory and scrub roles.
• Apply principles of thermoregulation in the care of the newborn.
• Ensure proper identification of medications transferred from non‑sterile to sterile field.
• Other duties as assigned; job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time.

Benefits

• Retirement plans
• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan planning support
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., pet insurance)
• Community and volunteer opportunities
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more