Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Weekends

Prime Healthcare • Mesquite, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse 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, supporting patient safety, educating families, and coordinating with the healthcare team in routine and emergency situations.

This is a full-time weekend position at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, with 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Shifts are Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday. Experience in Labor and Delivery is required. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Experience in Labor and 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 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, assessment and Apgar scoring, assisting with cord clamping, and administering prophylactic medications.
• Use the chain of command when necessary to support patient well-being and appropriate care for mothers and newborns during the antepartum and postpartum periods.
• Administer medications, assist with deliveries, perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate with the healthcare team.

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.
• Other benefits.
• $20,000 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