Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery RN – Nights – Sharon, CT

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery – Nights
Location: Sharon, CT 06069
Facility: Sharon Hospital, 50 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, CT 06069
Employment Type: Local or Travel Contract
Pay:

·         Local: 2,836 per week (36 hours)

·         Travel: 2,984 per week (36 hours)

Schedule

·         Shift: Nights, 3x12s (typical 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

·         Expected weekly hours: 36

·         Weekend and holiday rotation as needed

Unit Details

·         Unit: Labor & Delivery within a community hospital setting

·         Approximate ratio: 1:1 in active labor when possible; may assist postpartum or mother-baby depending on census and staffing needs.

Job Responsibilities

·         Provide comprehensive perinatal nursing care to laboring women and newborns through antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods.

·         Perform ongoing maternal and fetal assessments, including fetal heart rate monitoring, contraction pattern evaluation, and maternal vital sign review.

·         Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and obstetric emergencies in collaboration with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, and pediatric teams.

·         Administer medications including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, and other obstetric agents according to facility policy while monitoring for adverse effects.

·         Support breastfeeding initiation, newborn care, and parental education on postpartum recovery, newborn safety, and follow-up care.

·         Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in unit quality and safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

·         Active Connecticut Registered Nurse license in good standing

·         Minimum 1–2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience in an acute care setting.

·         Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; NRP or equivalent may be required by the facility.

·         Competency in fetal heart monitoring interpretation and obstetric emergency response, including hemorrhage and preeclampsia management.

Preferred Qualifications

·         AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring preferred

·         RNC-OB or similar inpatient obstetric nursing certification preferred

Benefits

·         Weekly pay with direct deposit

·         Health, dental, and vision options

·         Tax-advantaged stipends for qualified travelers

·         License and certification assistance