Registered Nurse - Cambridge Birth Center

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance's Birth Center in Cambridge, MA is reopening and seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the launch team. You will deliver compassionate care through labor, delivery, and the postpartum period within a patient‑centered, collaborative environment.

You'll work with physicians, nurse‑midwives, and interdisciplinary colleagues, using EPIC and other clinical tools to support safe, high‑quality care. A BSN is preferred and MA RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; MA RN license required.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Perinatal, Labor & Delivery, or Postpartum nursing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and timely interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, CNMs, and interdisciplinary team for safe, individualized care.
• Educate patients and families to support informed decisions and positive birth experiences.
• Utilize EPIC and other clinical tools to support high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and develop best practices.

Skills

Perinatal nursing

Labor & Delivery

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Be part of something special. Join the team bringing the CHA Birth Center back to the community.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the team at our newly reopening Birth Center in Cambridge, MA. This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in launching a revitalized Birth Center while helping shape a collaborative, patient-centered environment from the ground up.

As a nationally recognized, award-winning health system, CHA is committed to delivering high-quality, equitable, and culturally responsive care to the diverse communities we serve. Our Birth Center provides exceptional care for individuals with low-risk pregnancies, offering a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and families throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum experience.

We are looking for nurses with a passion for Perinatal Nursing who thrive in a collaborative setting and are excited by the opportunity to help establish workflows, foster a strong team culture, and contribute to the success of a newly reopened unit.

As a Registered Nurse at the Cambridge Birth Center, you will:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care throughout the labor, delivery, and postpartum experience.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in clinical status, and implement timely nursing interventions.
• Partner with physicians, certified nurse-midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, individualized, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families to support informed decision-making and positive birth experiences.
• Utilize EPIC and other clinical technologies to support safe, efficient, and high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help develop best practices as the Birth Center grows.
• Serve as a clinical resource and contribute to a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

• BSN preferred.
• Current or conditional Massachusetts RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Perinatal, Labor & Delivery, or Postpartum nursing experience is strongly preferred.

Why Join Cambridge Health Alliance?

By joining our newly reopening Birth Center, you will become part of the team responsible for building a welcoming, innovative, and patient-centered maternity program from its earliest days. You'll have the opportunity to help shape clinical practice, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and make a lasting impact on the care experience for families across our communities.

CHA offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work alongside dedicated physicians, certified nurse-midwives, nurses, and support staff who are committed to delivering exceptional maternity care.