Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Per Diem Nights

About the Position

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid‑Atlantic, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the team on our Labor and Delivery floor.

Part time

12‑hour night shift, 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, 36 hours/week, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Per Diem Night Shift / 7:00 pm – 7:30 am (36 hours/week) / Every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Serving Wilmington and Northern New Castle County, the Labor and Delivery floor is a 9‑bed unit caring for a range of patients including high‑risk pregnancies and complications such as Gestational DM, HTN, PTL, and multiple births. All Registered Nurses are trained to scrub and circulate for C‑sections, perform phlebotomy and IV start skills, and work alongside 24/7 anesthesia and OB support.

Evidence‑based initiatives include a preterm labor assessment tool, prevention of primary C‑sections, and management of severe HTN in pregnancy.

• Completes a comprehensive assessment of women during the antepartum period experiencing complications such as preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, pregnancy‑induced hypertension, diabetes, bleeding, and infection.
• Completes a comprehensive perinatal nursing assessment on pregnant women admitted to the labor‑delivery‑recovery unit on admission.
• Assesses the woman’s educational needs during the intrapartum period and provides appropriate information to the woman and her family.
• Planned and delivers care to women who experience labor and birth without complications.
• Planned and delivers care to women with perinatal and/or medical complications including hypertension, preterm labor, bleeding in pregnancy, and multiple gestations.
• Provides supportive care to the woman and her family in situations involving fetal loss or fetal abnormalities.
• Planned and delivers care to women who labor without analgesia/anesthesia.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware or a valid temporary permit.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS required; NRP within six months of employment.
• At least 2‑3 years’ experience in Labor and Delivery.
• RNC preferred.
• Ability to scrub and circulate for C‑sections.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.