Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year

Dedicated career ladders

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse for their Labor & Delivery Department, which handles high-volume maternity cases. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for patient care and possess independent judgment and excellent communication skills. The role includes caring for various OB disciplines and providing treatment as part of a team. UPMC offers support through paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Previous postpartum or labor & delivery experience strongly preferred.
• Candidates with Med Surg, ED, and/or ICU experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly competent patient care and treatment.
• Establish relationships with physicians and other care providers.
• Set standards for the level and quality of nursing care.

Skills

Patient care

Independent judgment

Fluent communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

Active nursing license

Job description

At UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, we are more than a hospital – we are a trusted partner in every stage of a woman’s life. From groundbreaking research and advanced treatments to compassionate, personalized care, Magee has been a leader in women’s health for generations. Whether welcoming new life, supporting complex health needs, or guiding patients through every milestone, our experts combine innovation with empathy to deliver care that inspires confidence and comfort. UPMC Magee is honored to have been designated as a Magnet-designated hospital – twice! At Magee, we don’t just treat patients – we care for people, families, and futures. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of women’s health.

Labor & Delivery Department

The Labor & Delivery Department at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is an extraordinarily high-volume maternity unit dedicated to caring for patients experiencing normal/natural childbirth, as well as complicated high‑risk deliveries, patients with substance abuse, and pregnancy loss. The department encompasses an OB emergency department, labor suite, OR, PACU, and ICU. You will work with many different OB disciplines and providers with various approaches to childbirth—including resident physicians, family practice physicians, OB attending physicians, and midwives. Previous postpartum or labor & delivery experience is strongly preferred; however, candidates with Med Surg (Acute Care), ED, and/or ICU experience will be considered.

What can you Expect as a Professional Staff Nurse?

The Professional Staff Nurse provides highly competent patient care and treatment while demonstrating empathy and a passion for learning. A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients’ families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

As a Professional Staff Nurse and a member of the care delivery team, you will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. At all times, you will exemplify a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN‑BSN/MSN options!)
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts/Hours

Our RNs work a rotating 12‑hour schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage on the floor. This includes rotating holidays and weekends. *Hours and travel are subject to change based on business needs.