Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery- Part Time

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a part‑time Registered Nurse for the LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post‑partum) unit in Charlottesville, VA. This is a night‑shift position (Third shift) with required on‑call duties. A sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Schedule

• Two 12‑hour shifts per week
• Every third weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday
• Required on‑call: 16–24 hours per 6‑week schedule
• Night‑shift work required

Unit Details

The LDRP unit includes a 24‑bed postpartum mother/baby area, a Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery (1:1 nurse‑to‑infant ratio for specialty care, 1:3 for intermediate care), and postoperative care for complex gynecologic and breast surgeries. The team of 100 employees provides low‑intervention maternity care with a 21.5% cesarean rate, 85% exclusive breastfeeding rate, and 89% patient satisfaction score. Facilities include 11 private birthing rooms with Jacuzzi tubs, dedicated obstetrical OR, OB PACU, and a 7‑bed Level II Special Care Nursery.

Education

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing (RN)
• BSN or MSN preferred

Certification / Licensure

• Current RN license (required)
• Women’s Care – Perinatal departments certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) preferred
• Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred

Experience & Qualifications

• 2 years of acute‑care RN experience in women’s health (preferred)
• Labor and Delivery experience (preferred)
• Previous charge or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols
• Ability to manage complex cases in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication with patients and providers
• Willingness to work night shift

Pay

• Starting pay for new graduate RNs (< 1 year experience): $36.00 / hour
• Base pay range for full‑time employment: $41.93 – $61.01 / hour
• Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, and bonus opportunities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid parental & family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long‑term, short‑term disability, and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401k/403b with employer match
• Tuition assistance – $5,250 / year and discounted education through Guild Education
• Student debt pay‑down – $10,000
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)