L&D RN with Sign on Bonus

Summit Health; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Healthcare in Show Low, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) for a dynamic unit with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios and ~830 births per year. You will assess high‑risk obstetric patients, monitor fetal status, and respond to OB emergencies with confidence.

The ideal candidate has strong assessment skills, 3+ years in L&D, C-section experience, and the ability to operate independently in care delivery and couplet scenarios.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent Labor & Delivery experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
• C-section experience required
• High-risk OB clinical experience
• Strong maternal and fetal assessment skills
• Proficient in fetal monitoring

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the L&D unit and couplet care.
• Respond to OB emergencies and monitor maternal/fetal status.
• Collaborate with OB team and support staff to ensure safe deliveries.

Skills

Labor & Delivery

RN license

Fetal monitoring

High-risk OB care

Assessment skills

Job description

Experienced L&D RN Opportunity in Arizona’s White Mountains

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) for an opportunity with Summit Healthcare in Show Low, Arizona.

This position is ideal for a confident L&D nurse with strong assessment skills, high-risk obstetric experience, fetal monitoring proficiency, and the ability to respond effectively to OB emergencies.

The department offers a close-knit, collaborative environment with typical 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios and approximately 830 births per year.

Labor & Delivery Unit

7 Labor & Delivery beds

2 Triage beds

Approximately 830 births annually

Typical RN ratio of 1:2

Respiratory Therapist available on the unit 24/7

24/7 in-house pharmacy

Support staff includes OB Scrub Techs, Patient Care Technicians and Health Unit Secretaries

Nurse Manager provides clinical support when needed

What We're Looking For

This position requires an experienced L&D nurse who can work confidently and independently.

Because an OB provider and Neonatologist are not continuously in-house, nurses must have excellent assessment skills and be able to recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies until the provider arrives.

Candidates must be comfortable caring for high-risk obstetric patients and responding appropriately to changes in maternal or fetal condition.

Required Experience & Skills

3+ years of recent Labor & Delivery experience strongly preferred

Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required

C-section experience required

High-risk OB clinical experience

Strong maternal and fetal assessment skills

Proficient in fetal monitoring

Must recognize fetal distress and know the appropriate interventions/actions to take

Experience caring for patients with pre-eclampsia

Ability to recognize and respond to OB emergencies

Must be able to function in both Labor & Delivery and couplet care

Strong critical-thinking and independent decision-making skills

Must be comfortable working in an environment where the OB provider may need to be called in for emergencies

Required Certifications

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring

Floating: May float to other hospital units, typically Med/Surg, based on hospital needs.

Couplet Care: Must be comfortable providing couplet care when needed. LDRP rooms may be utilized for couplet care depending on census.