Labor & Delivery RN – Labor, Delivery & Postpartum

Next Move Healthcare; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 95,991,000 - 153,173,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare is seeking a Labor & Delivery RN to join a hospital-based maternity team in Brunswick, Georgia. You will manage obstetric patients across the continuum, including antepartum triage, labor, delivery, cesarean sections, and postpartum care.

Requirements include GA RN license, 1 year of acute-care experience, BLS, and willingness to participate in a rotating on-call and weekend schedule. This full-time role offers competitive pay and sign-on opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma/ASN/BSN).
• Current Georgia RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of acute-care hospital nursing experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage obstetric patients with clinical judgment across the care continuum.
• Perform obstetric triage and antepartum assessment.
• Provide care throughout labor and vaginal delivery.
• Circulating RN during Cesarean sections.
• Post-anesthesia and post-Cesarean recovery care.
• Provide postpartum nursing care as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and safety standards.
• Educate and support patients and families during childbirth.

Skills

Acute-care nursing

Obstetric care

Postpartum nursing

Education

Georgia RN license

Job description

Job Title: Labor & Delivery RN - Labor, Delivery & PostpartumLocation: Brunswick, GA
Unit: Maternity Care Center
Schedule: Full-Time | Day or Night Shift
Pay Range: $33.50-$53.49/hour, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: Available
Relocation Bonus: Eligible candidates living 50+ miles from the Brunswick campus
Shift Differential: Additional $5/hour for night and weekend shifts

Job Overview

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join a hospital-based Labor & Delivery team in Brunswick, Georgia.

The Maternity Care Center has recently transitioned into dedicated Labor & Delivery and Postpartum areas. Nurses in this position will primarily work within Labor & Delivery but must also be comfortable providing postpartum care when needed.

The Labor RN manages patients throughout the obstetric care continuum, including antepartum triage, labor, delivery, Cesarean section circulation and recovery, and postpartum care.

Experienced acute-care hospital RNs from other specialties who are interested in transitioning into Labor & Delivery may also be considered and will complete an approximately six-month L&D orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of assigned obstetric patients using appropriate clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Perform obstetric triage and antepartum assessment.
• Provide nursing care throughout labor and vaginal delivery.
• Serve as a circulating RN during Cesarean sections.
• Provide post-anesthesia and post-Cesarean recovery care.
• Provide postpartum nursing care as needed.
• Assess patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care using appropriate personnel, equipment, supplies, and clinical resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the childbirth experience.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum 1 year of acute-care hospital nursing experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification prior to hire.
• Ability to provide postpartum nursing care.
• Ability to meet the unit's weekend, holiday, and on-call requirements.

Experience

Previous Labor & Delivery experience is strongly preferred.

RNs currently working in another acute-care hospital specialty may be considered for a transition into Labor & Delivery. Candidates pursuing this pathway must be willing to complete an approximately six-month orientation and training program.

Scheduling Requirements

Candidates must be able to participate in the department's shared scheduling rotation:

• On Call: Approximately 1 on-call shift every 2 weeks.
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend-designated shifts within each 6-week scheduling period.
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are considered weekend shifts.
• Weekend shifts may be spread throughout the six-week schedule or grouped into fewer weekends depending on staffing needs and scheduling preferences.
• Holidays:Rotating holiday schedule divided between Team A and Team B.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Pay: $33.50-$53.49/hour, based on experience.
• Night Differential: Additional $5/hour.
• Weekend Differential: Additional $5/hour.
• Sign-On Bonus: Available
• Relocation Bonus: Eligible candidates residing 50 or more miles from the Brunswick campus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a hospital-based maternity team where you can strengthen your Labor & Delivery skills while caring for patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum.

The organization offers a collaborative clinical environment, opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to live and work in Georgia's Golden Isles, an area known for its beaches, outdoor recreation, mild winters, dining, and coastal lifestyle.