Registered Nurse - Cambridge Birth Center

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

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is reopening its Birth Center in Cambridge, MA and seeks experienced Registered Nurses to lead labor, delivery and postpartum care. You will join a collaborative team shaping workflows and delivering exceptional maternity care in a newly launched unit.

The role emphasizes evidence-based perinatal nursing, teamwork with CNMs and physicians, and growth within a patient-centered program that values equity and culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license or eligibility.
• BSN preferred.
• Perinatal/Labor & Delivery/Postpartum experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care across labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to changes in status.
• Collaborate with physicians, CNMs and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, individualized care.
• Educate patients and families to support informed birth choices.
• Utilize EPIC and other clinical systems to support high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement and help establish birth-center workflows.
• Serve as a clinical resource and foster a culture of collaboration and learning.

Skills

Perinatal nursing

Labor & Delivery experience

Postpartum care

Team collaboration

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

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.