Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Southern Regional Medical Center • Riverdale, GA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

A Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse or Delivery Room RN) provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth. The role includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries, performing clinical tasks, ensuring patient safety, educating families, and coordinating with the healthcare team to respond to routine and emergency situations.

This is a full-time night-shift position at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia, with hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintenance of current certification.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire and maintenance of current certification.
• NRP certification within 90 days of hire and maintenance of current certification.
• Basic Fetal Monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintenance of current certification.
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred.
• STABLE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maternal blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and watch for complications such as preeclampsia or infection.
• Support patients during labor by assisting with positioning, breathing techniques, and comfort measures such as massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy.
• Start and maintain IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia.
• Advocate for patients during labor, including those with specific birth plans or cultural needs.
• Provide immediate newborn care, including drying, warming, and assessing the baby with Apgar scoring; assist with cord clamping and administer prophylactic medications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed