Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discounts
Training & development
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
Location: Washington, DC 20032
Contract Length: 8 Weeks
Schedule: 3×12‑Hour Day Shifts
On‑Call: 1 Shift per Week
Pay Range: $68.00 – $75.00/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) to join a high‑acuity, fast‑paced unit supporting laboring patients, scheduled procedures, and obstetric triage. This role involves caring for pregnant patients beginning at 17 weeks gestation through delivery and immediate postpartum recovery.
The ideal candidate has strong L&D clinical skills, experience with intrapartum and postpartum care, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment. Experience in Labor, Recovery, Delivery, and Postpartum (LRDP) is preferred.
Requirements
Active RN License in the District of Columbia
L&D Experience: Minimum 2 years
Certifications:
BLS
ACLS
NRP
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
LRDP & Labor with Postpartum Experience
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, compassionate care to laboring and postpartum patients
Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and interpret EFM tracings
Support patients through labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum transition
Assist with C‑sections and other scheduled obstetric procedures
Manage obstetric triage assessments and patient prioritization
Document all care accurately in Cerner and FetaLink
Collaborate effectively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and ancillary staff