Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Weekends

Prime Healthcare Services; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherLeave

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Labor and Delivery RN position at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX seeks a clinician to monitor mothers and newborns before, during, and after childbirth. Night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with full-time weekend availability are required.

Candidates should hold a current RN license, BLS/ACLS/NRP within stated windows, fetal monitoring credentials, and preferred BSN. Sign-on bonus of up to $20K is available for qualified applicants. Comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current.
• ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current.
• NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current.
• Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maternal Monitoring: monitor blood pressure, heart rate, temp, SpO2 for mom and baby.
• Labor Support: assist with positioning, breathing, comfort measures.
• IV Therapy: start and maintain IVs for hydration, meds, anesthesia.
• Patient Advocacy: support patient birth plans and cultural needs.
• Newborn Care: assess Apgar, cord clamping, prophylactic meds.
• Coordinate with care team during antepartum and postpartum periods.

Education

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

$20K

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Deaprtment: Labor/Delivery

Shift’s Available: Nights (Friday - Sunday OR Saturday - Monday)

Employment Type: Full Time Weekends

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

We are seeking aLabor and Delivery RN, also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) or Delivery Room RN. A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

To move forward in this position, you have to have experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Maternal Monitoring: They check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
• Labor Support: They assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy
• IV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
• Patient Advocacy: Nurses act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
• Newborn Care: They dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications
• Utilize the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at PrimeHealthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
• ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
• NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
• Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
• STABLE preferred

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf