Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Dallas Regional Medical Center • Mesquite, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth. Care includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries, performing clinical tasks, ensuring patient safety, educating families, and coordinating with the healthcare team during routine and emergency situations. Experience in Labor & Delivery is required to move forward in the position. The role is full-time, on the day shift, working 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas.

Requirements

• Experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).
• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• NRP certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• Basic Fetal Monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

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

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 assessment using Apgar scoring; assist with cord clamping and administer prophylactic medications.
• Use the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriate care for mothers and newborns during antepartum and postpartum periods.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and details are discussed during the interview process.
• 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.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

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