Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - Full Time Float

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor & Delivery to rotate across three hospitals with a flexible schedule, every other weekend, designated holidays, and shifts planned to support work-life balance.

You'll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, educate families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred) or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 2-3 years of recent clinical experience in a Labor & Delivery/LDRP unit.
• Demonstrated ability to float across the healthcare system across multi-unit environments.
• Proven track record of high-quality, patient-centered care with strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality, compassionate patient care delivery across multiple acute care settings.
• Apply the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Delegate and supervise nursing care while maintaining accountability for patient safety and quality standards.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education, ensuring understanding and engagement in care decisions.
• Document care accurately and thoroughly, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Identify variances from patient goals and collaborate with the team to implement evidence-based solutions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and clinical excellence while floating between units and care levels.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professional nursing excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Problem-solving

Floating between units

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Join our dynamic Central Float Pool as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact across our healthcare system. As an RN in Labor & Delivery, you'll rotate between three hospitals with a flexible schedule that includes every other weekend, designated holidays, and strategically planned shifts—providing you with work-life balance while serving our community. You'll be redeployed up to one hour prior to shift start based on evolving patient care needs, ensuring optimal staffing and quality outcomes.

Coordinate and deliver exceptional, compassionate patient care. You'll leverage the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document comprehensive care and patient/family education. Your strong communication skills will ensure seamless collaboration with the healthcare team, while your problem-solving abilities will drive innovative solutions to achieve and exceed patient care goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality, compassionate patient care delivery across multiple acute care settings
• Apply the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Delegate and supervise nursing care while maintaining accountability for patient safety and quality standards
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education, ensuring understanding and engagement in care decisions
• Document care accurately and thoroughly, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Identify variances from patient goals and collaborate with the team to implement evidence-based solutions
• Demonstrate flexibility and clinical excellence while floating between units and care levels
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professional nursing excellence

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

We're seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in acute care nursing. Your background should include:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred) or graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 2-3 years of recent clinical experience in a Labor & Delivery/LDRP unit
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic, multi‑unit environments with a willingness to float across our healthcare system
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care with strong clinical judgment and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Certifications & Licensures

• Current, active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Current EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification (Inteleos or NCC)

We value nurses who are committed to professional excellence, continuous learning, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and families.