Registered Nurse; RN), Labor & Delivery

Job Title:

RN

Location:

WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name:
Labor & Delivery

Req #:

Status:
Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses help bring new life into the world every day. They care for women during labor and childbirth by monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. Labor & Delivery RNs become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement.

As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Preparingwomen, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and helping patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born
• Monitoring the baby's heart rate and mother's blood pressure, timing of contractions, helping to administer medications and epidurals, identifying and assisting with complications, aiding in inducing labor and preparing new mothers for before, during and after pregnancy
• Administeringintrapartum medications in a safe and effective manner, including tocolytics, oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin
• Performingbedside urine testing
• Utilizingaseptic techniques and infection control principles in all aspects of care
• Handlinginstruments in a safe and effective manner
• Performingtriage assessment
• Providingintrapartum care as outlined in orientation competencies
• Recognizes abnormal signs in mother and/or fetus and institutes appropriate nursing actions
• Demonstratingunderstanding of role during the delivery process
• Providing care for the patient experiencing an operative delivery, including serving in the circulatory and scrub roles
• Applyingprinciples of thermoregulation in the care of the newborn
• Assuring proper identification of medications transferred from non-sterile to sterile field and more

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, as is an ACLS Certification, NRP Certification, Intermediate EFM, two years recent or current L&D experience, and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC.

This position offers a night shift schedule and 36 working hours weekly, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

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