Labor and Delivery Nursing Manager

American Recruiters; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Full benefits starting day one

Job summary

American Recruiters is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for Labor & Delivery on the day shift at a major Seattle area hospital. The role oversees busy L&D operations, coordinates with NICU, obstetric ED, anesthesia and neonatology teams, and drives quality, staffing, and patient experience.

This leadership position includes competitive compensation, day-one benefits, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates; a sign-on bonus is available and collaboration with senior leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Labor & Delivery nursing experience.
• BSN required; ADN with plan to complete BSN within two years considered.
• Active RN license required at hire; BLS certification required at hire.
• Master's degree a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Own clinical and operational performance for the unit around the clock.
• Set and uphold nursing care standards, driving ongoing quality improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical education leaders on evidence-based practice updates.
• Recruit, coach, and retain a high-performing nursing team.
• Advance the unit's diversity and equity initiatives for patients and staff alike.
• Advocate for patients on clinical and ethical matters as they arise.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

Job description

Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery, Day Shift - Sign On Bonus!

A leading multi-specialty health system in the Seattle, WA area

The Opportunity

• We're seeking an experienced nursing leader to manage day shift operations for a busy Labor & Delivery unit at a major hospital campus.
• The unit handles a substantial delivery volume each month and works alongside a Level 4 NICU, an obstetric emergency department, and around-the-clock anesthesia and neonatology support.
• This is a chance to lead within a system recognized for progressive, patient-centered maternity care and a strong commitment to equity in birth outcomes.
• The Manager will work closely with senior nursing leadership and a broader Women & Children's leadership team, sharing ownership of quality, budget, staffing, and the overall patient and caregiver experience.
• Competitive compensation
• Hiring bonus for eligible external candidates
• Relocation assistance available
• Full benefits starting on day one

Required Experience

• 3+ years of recent hands-on experience in Labor & Delivery nursing
• Prior leadership experience preferred; strong Charge RN or Assistant Nurse Manager backgrounds will also be considered

Required Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program (candidates with an ADN and a plan to complete BSN within two years will be considered)
• Active RN license required at hire
• BLS certification required at hire
• Master's degree a plus, not required

Key Responsibilities

• Own clinical and operational performance for the unit around the clock
• Set and uphold nursing care standards, driving ongoing quality improvement
• Collaborate with clinical education leaders on evidence-based practice updates
• Recruit, coach, and retain a high-performing nursing team
• Advance the unit's diversity and equity initiatives for patients and staff alike
• Advocate for patients on clinical and ethical matters as they arise