Experienced Labor And Birth Rn

Registered Nurse - Birth Center / Labor & Delivery

Position Details:

Mercy Hospital St. Louis | Full-Time Nights
January & February Transition Cohorts Available

We are looking for experienced RNs who are ready to transition into a highly rewarding and dynamic specialty. Through our comprehensive training and supportive onboarding process, you’ll gain the specialized knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in Labor & Birth nursing.

Whether you’re coming from Med Surg, Telemetry, ICU, Emergency Department, OR, or another nursing specialty, Mercy can help you make the transition.

Why Labor & Birth?

Labor & Birth offers a unique blend of high-acuity nursing, patient advocacy, family-centered care, and teamwork.

Make a Lasting Impact – Few nursing specialties allow you to play such a meaningful role in a patient's life. You’ll support families through one of their most memorable and life-changing experiences.

Expand Your Clinical Expertise – Labor & Birth nurses utilize advanced assessment skills, fetal monitoring, rapid response interventions, medication management, and critical thinking each shift.

Experience High-Acuity Nursing – Labor & Birth can shift from routine to emergent in moments. If you enjoy staying sharp, anticipating changes, and responding quickly, you’ll find this specialty both challenging and rewarding.

Be Part of an Exceptional Team – Work collaboratively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, NICU specialists, surgical teams, and fellow nurses to provide outstanding care.

Grow in an Exciting Specialty – Every patient, every labor, and every delivery is different. Labor & Birth offers continuous opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills throughout your career.

Qualifications – Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN License or eligibility for licensure in the state of Missouri
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Previous RN experience in an acute care or applicable clinical setting

Additional Certifications May Include

• ACLS
• NRP
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• C-EFM
• PALS
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout shifts
• Reach, bend, kneel, squat, twist, and perform direct patient care activities

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Day One

PTO

Employer-Matched Retirement Program

Free Parking

Advancement Opportunities Throughout Mercy

Financial & Career Growth

Shift Differential Pay

Weekend Differential Opportunities

Mercy Shifts Bonus Incentives

Stay Pay Program – Earn Up to $8/Hour at Service Milestones

RN-to-BSN Bridge Program Assistance Up to $16,000

Tuition Reimbursement Up to $2,000 Annually

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional patient-centered care throughout labor, delivery, and recovery
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changing maternal and fetal conditions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate and support patients and families
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams
• Utilize fetal monitoring, laboratory, and diagnostic data to guide care decisions
• Participate in bedside handoffs and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and evidence-based practice
• Maintain professional growth through certifications, continuing education, and specialty development

Why Mercy Labor & Birth?

Largest birthing center in the St. Louis region

Comprehensive specialty training and support for experienced RNs transitioning into Labor & Birth

Collaborative, multidisciplinary care teams

Professional development and certification opportunities

Patient-centered culture focused on compassionate care

The privilege of helping welcome new life every day

Full-Time Nights

January & February Specialty Transition Cohorts Available