Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse; RN

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional maternal and newborn care in Ottumwa, Iowa. This opportunity is ideal for a nursing professional who is passionate about supporting expectant mothers and their families throughout labor, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum recovery period.

The Labor and Delivery RN will provide direct nursing care, monitor maternal and fetal conditions, assist with labor and delivery procedures, and collaborate with obstetricians, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.

This position requires strong clinical assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs in a dynamic obstetric care environment.

As a junior-level opportunity
, this position is well suited for qualified Registered Nurses seeking to establish or further develop their careers in maternal and obstetric nursing.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program
• Current, active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license or qualifying multistate compact nursing license authorizing practice in Iowa
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Strong foundational knowledge of professional nursing practices and patient assessment
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to maintaining patient safety, accurate clinical documentation, and professional nursing standards

• Previous experience providing Labor and Delivery or obstetric nursing care
• Experience working in a hospital-based Women's Services or Maternal-Child Health department
• Familiarity with maternal assessments, fetal monitoring, and labor progression
• Knowledge of obstetric emergencies and appropriate nursing interventions
• Experience supporting patients during childbirth and immediate postpartum recovery
• Familiarity with newborn assessments and maternal patient education
• Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or fetal monitoring certification
• Strong ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced clinical environment

The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse who has graduated from an approved nursing program, possesses an active Iowa RN license or qualifying compact nursing license, and maintains current BCLS certification
.

Candidates should demonstrate strong nursing fundamentals, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine commitment to providing compassionate care to mothers, newborns, and families.

Previous experience in Labor and Delivery, Women's Services, or maternal-child nursing is beneficial but is not listed as a mandatory qualification for this opportunity.

The strongest applicants will be comfortable working collaboratively with obstetricians, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals while maintaining patient safety and supporting positive childbirth experiences.

Professionals who demonstrate adaptability, emotional resilience, effective communication, and a passion for maternal and newborn healthcare will be well positioned for success.

$63,000 – $86,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's additional nursing expertise, professional clinical experience, Labor and Delivery or obstetric nursing background, specialized certifications, educational qualifications, and overall…