Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery

sentara; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery on night shifts with required call. Experience in Labor and Delivery and cross-training into postpartum is preferred.

The LDRP unit features a 24-bed postpartum area, Level II newborn care, and a 100‑plus‑member cross‑trained team. The hospital offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• NRP within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Registered nursing license required.
• EFM—Electronic Fetal Monitoring preferred.
• Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care in L&D during night shifts.
• Cross-train into postpartum and support newborn care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and providers.

Skills

L&D experience

Acute care RN

Patient safety

Communication

Night shift

Education

RN degree/diploma

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery! This is a night shift position with required call. Preferred applicants will have experience specifically in Labor and Delivery and will cross train into postpartum.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates.

Schedules available

• Full Time Nights: Three 12-hour shifts per week with every 3rd weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday.
• Part Time Nights: Two 12-hour shifts per week with every 3rd weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday.

Call Requirement

The required call is 16-24 hours per 6-week schedule.

About the LDRP

Sentara Martha Jeffersons Women's Health includes L&D, and a 24 bed post-partum mother/baby. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 to 1 ratio while our intermediate care babies have a 1 to 3 nursing ratio. Our LDRP unit also offers post operative care for complex GYN and Breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100-member team cross trained to offer best in class healthcare to Charlottesville, VA, and surrounding areas. The schedule is primarily 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holiday requirements. Awarded as US News Top Maternity Care Hospitals, the LDRP at Sentara Martha Jefferson offers state of the art care while maintaining a personalized experience for all patients.

Low Intervention Maternity service line

• Low Cesarean Rate 21.5%
• High Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate 85%
• High Patient Satisfaction Score 89%

11 Private Birthing Rooms w/Jacuzzi tubs, 2 Triage Rooms, 1 dedicated Obstetrical OR, and 2 bed OB PACU

Newborn Nursery and 7 bed Level II Special Care Nursery

24 private Mother/Baby and Women's Services rooms

Lactation Services available 7 days/week

The platform currently has approximately 100 employees across various clinical and support roles.

Our RN retention rate is 98%

We boast an NTSV CS rate of 18%, the lowest in the Sentara system

Education

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing
• BSN or MSN Preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• Registered nursing license required
• EFM- Electronic Fetal monitoring preferred
• Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred

Experience

• 2 years of acute care registered nurse experience in Women's health preferred
• Experience in charge roles preferred
• Labor and Delivery specific Experience preferred
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols.
• Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
• Communication with patients and providers
• Must want to work night shift

For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is