RN - Labor & Delivery, 0.9 FTE, Nights
About the Role
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking an Experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join our Women's Services team. Our Labor & Delivery team cares for patients throughout the entire birthing journey, including our dedicated Obstetric Emergency Department. You'll work alongside experienced nurses, OB hospitalists, physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists, and NICU teams in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and clinical excellence are valued every day.
Why Experienced L&D Nurses Choose PeaceHealth
- Competitive compensation: $45.78 - $82.98 per hour
- Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available
- Nearly 2,000 births annually, providing a dynamic and rewarding practice environment
- 10 Labor & Delivery suites
- 13 Postpartum rooms
- 2 dedicated Operating Rooms
- Collaborative, physician-supported model of care
- Opportunities for professional growth, specialty certification, and continuing education
- Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care and caregiver well-being
Your Impact
As a Labor & Delivery RN, you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and emergency obstetric situations. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Manage complex labor patients with confidence and clinical expertise
- Perform comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments
- Monitor and interpret fetal heart tracings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and babies
- Respond effectively during high-risk deliveries and obstetric emergencies
- Educate, support, and advocate for patients and their families throughout the birth experience
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource and mentor to fellow caregivers
- Participate in quality improvement and professional practice initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
- Minimum one year of recent Labor & Delivery experience, or currently practicing independently within an L&D department
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience caring for high-acuity obstetric patients
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
Certifications
The following certifications are required within six months of hire:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Wellness resources, mental health support, and expanded Employee Assistance Programs