RN Labor & Delivery - Night Shift, Compassionate Care

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Labor and Delivery Unit on the East Tower floor. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to mothers and newborns, coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, and support obstetric teams during night shifts.

The role emphasizes safety, education for families, and teamwork; prior licensure and BLS are required, with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license is required or compact state license accepted.
• Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers required within 6 weeks of hire.
• Previous labor and delivery or maternity care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nursing care for mothers and newborns during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provide safe patient handling and use equipment correctly to maximize safety.
• Educate and support patients and families, coordinating with care teams.
• Supervise and guide teammates in caring for patients on the unit.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Team leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Drainage devices

Job description

MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Labor and Delivery Unit on the East Tower floor. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to mothers and newborns, coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, and support obstetric teams during night shifts.

The role emphasizes safety, education for families, and teamwork; prior licensure and BLS are required, with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.