Registered Nurse - Birth Center / Labor & Delivery

About the Role

Ready for a new chapter in nursing? Mercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth is seeking experienced RNs to transition into this dynamic specialty. As the largest birthing center in the St. Louis region, we offer a unique blend of high-acuity nursing, patient advocacy, and family-centered care. Our comprehensive training and supportive onboarding process will help you gain the specialized knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in Labor & Birth nursing.

Transition cohorts are available in January and February for full-time night shifts.

Why Labor & Birth?

• Make a Lasting Impact: Support families through one of their most memorable and life-changing experiences.
• Expand Your Clinical Expertise: Utilize advanced assessment skills, fetal monitoring, rapid response interventions, medication management, and critical thinking every shift.
• Experience High-Acuity Nursing: Labor & Birth can shift from routine to emergent in moments, offering a challenging and rewarding environment.
• Be Part of an Exceptional Team: Work collaboratively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, NICU specialists, surgical teams, and fellow nurses.
• Grow in an Exciting Specialty: Every patient, labor, and delivery is different, providing continuous learning opportunities.

Is Labor & Birth Right for You?

You may be an excellent fit if you:

• Thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments
• Enjoy critical thinking and clinical decision-making
• Stay calm under pressure
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Value teamwork and collaboration
• Are excited to learn a new specialty and embrace a growth mindset
• Want to make a lasting impact on patients during an important life event

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient-centered care throughout labor, delivery, and recovery
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changing maternal and fetal conditions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate and support patients and families
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams
• Utilize fetal monitoring, laboratory, and diagnostic data to guide care decisions
• Participate in bedside handoffs and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and evidence-based practice
• Maintain professional growth through certifications, continuing education, and specialty development

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN License or eligibility for licensure in the state of Missouri
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Previous RN experience in an acute care or applicable clinical setting

Additional Certifications (May Include)

• ACLS
• NRP
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• C-EFM
• PALS
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout shifts
• Reach, bend, kneel, squat, twist, and perform direct patient care activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Why Mercy Labor & Birth?

• Largest birthing center in the St. Louis region
• Comprehensive specialty training and support for experienced RNs transitioning into Labor & Birth
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care teams
• Professional development and certification opportunities
• Patient-centered culture focused on compassionate care
• The privilege of helping welcome new life every day