Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Night Shift)

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

3d•$42 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

The VHC Health Labor and Delivery Unit consists of 16 private rooms with bathrooms (all bathrooms include a shower which can be quite helpful for long inductions or natural labors). Twelve out of the sixteen labor rooms were renovated in 2021. This unit also has six triage rooms, three ORs and five antepartum rooms. In addition to the recent unit updates, this team utilizes the most current evidence based supplies & products. Nursing leadership has brought in many new products in the last few years. In this unit, you will see women with many different types of pregnancies, singletons, twins & even triplets! VHC Health is Kaiser Permanente’s premier center for their high-risk patient population, including antepartum patients, high-risk vaginal, external cephalic versions (where breech babies are rotated to vertex in hopes of having a vaginal delivery), TOLACs (Trial of Labor after Cesarean birth) and cesarean deliveries. What makes the Labor and Delivery unit unique is the fantastic doctor/nurse relationship, great teamwork and having an OR/GYN team that works alongside labor nurses to support the unit. Members of this team describe the unit as “feels like family” and mentioned they have a very supportive leadership team who jumps in, scrubs up, and helps when needed. Since this unit sees many high-risk deliveries, it is a great place to learn about L&D, especially if you are a new graduate or a new to practice nurse. Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most. At VHC Health, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and growth. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Your voice is heard, and your contributions make a real impact. With state-of-the-art facilities, expanding specialty services, and strong community partnerships, VHC Health offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career while making a difference in the lives of patients and the community we serve. Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements

Associate's in Nursing Required
One year of Nursing/Patient Care is required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required for Labor and Delivery unit
NRP certification required for Labor and Delivery unit

Nice To Haves

New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements (ACLS, NRP).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients.
Responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel.
Requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care.
Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.
Ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.
Primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.
Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.