Registered Nurse - Birth Center / Labor & Delivery

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support and matched retirement

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Labor & Birth RN for full-time night shift. This role focuses on high-acuity obstetric care, fetal monitoring, and patient-centered family support.

Comprehensive training and onboarding are provided to help you transition into this specialty. Join a large, collaborative team of obstetricians, midwives, and nurses at the region's largest birthing center. Expect ongoing professional development, certifications, and a strong culture of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN License or eligibility for licensure in Missouri
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Previous RN experience in an acute care or applicable clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient-centered care throughout labor, delivery, and recovery
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changing maternal and fetal conditions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate and support patients and families
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams
• Utilize fetal monitoring, laboratory, and diagnostic data to guide care decisions
• Participate in bedside handoffs and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and evidence-based practice
• Maintain professional growth through certifications, continuing education, and specialty development

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ADN/Diploma/BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Ready for a New Chapter in Nursing?

Experienced RN - Labor & Birth

Mercy Hospital St. Louis | Full-Time Nights

January & February Transition Cohorts Available

Bring Your Nursing Experience to the Biggest Birthing Center in St. Louis

You've built a strong nursing foundation. You've mastered critical thinking, patient advocacy, prioritization, and compassionate care. Now, it's time to elevate your career in a specialty that combines advanced clinical skills with some of the most meaningful moments in healthcare.

At Mercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth, we're looking for experienced RNs who are ready to transition into a highly rewarding and dynamic specialty. Through our comprehensive training and supportive onboarding process, you'll gain the specialized knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in Labor & Birth nursing.

Whether you're coming from Med Surg, Telemetry, ICU, Emergency Department, OR, or another nursing specialty, Mercy can help you make the transition.

Position Details:

Why Labor & Birth?

Labor & Birth offers a unique blend of high-acuity nursing, patient advocacy, family-centered care, and teamwork.

Make a Lasting Impact Few nursing specialties allow you to play such a meaningful role in a patient's life. You'll support families through one of their most memorable and life-changing experiences.

Expand Your Clinical Expertise Labor & Birth nurses utilize advanced assessment skills, fetal monitoring, rapid response interventions, medication management, and critical thinking every shift.

Experience High-Acuity Nursing Labor & Birth can shift from routine to emergent in moments. If you enjoy staying sharp, anticipating changes, and responding quickly, you'll find this specialty both challenging and rewarding.

Be Part of an Exceptional Team Work collaboratively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, NICU specialists, surgical teams, and fellow nurses to provide outstanding care.

Grow in an Exciting Specialty Every patient, every labor, and every delivery is different. Labor & Birth offers continuous opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills throughout your career.

Why Experienced Nurses Choose Labor & Birth

Many nurses find themselves looking for something more:

A deeper connection with patients and families

A specialty that combines critical care skills with compassionate support

Opportunities to continue learning and growing

A collaborative team environment

Meaningful moments that remind them why they became a nurse

Labor & Birth offers all of that and more.

Is Labor & Birth Right for You?

You may be an excellent fit if you:

Thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments

Enjoy critical thinking and clinical decision-making

Stay calm under pressure

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams

Value teamwork and collaboration

Are excited to learn a new specialty and embrace a growth mindset

Want to make a lasting impact on patients during an important life event

What You'll Do

As a Labor & Birth RN, you will:

• Provide exceptional patient-centered care throughout labor, delivery, and recovery
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changing maternal and fetal conditions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate and support patients and families
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams
• Utilize fetal monitoring, laboratory, and diagnostic data to guide care decisions
• Participate in bedside handoffs and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and evidence-based practice
• Maintain professional growth through certifications, continuing education, and specialty development

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN License or eligibility for licensure in the state of Missouri
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Previous RN experience in an acute care or applicable clinical setting

Additional Certifications May Include

• ACLS
• NRP
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• C-EFM
• PALS
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout shifts
• Reach, bend, kneel, squat, twist, and perform direct patient care activities

Why Mercy Labor & Birth?

Largest birthing center in the St. Louis region

Comprehensive specialty training and support for experienced RNs transitioning into Labor & Birth

Collaborative, multidisciplinary care teams

Professional development and certification opportunities

Patient-centered culture focused on compassionate care

The privilege of helping welcome new life every day

Take Your Nursing Career Somewhere Extraordinary

Your experience has prepared you for this next step.

Join Mercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth and discover a specialty where clinical excellence, teamwork, and life-changing moments come together every day.

Full-Time Nights

January & February Specialty Transition Cohorts Available

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.