RN - Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery RN (0.9 FTE Nights)

Care for Families During Life's Biggest Moments

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join our Family Birth Center in Vancouver, Washington.

As a Labor & Delivery RN in our LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) model, you'll care for patients throughout the entire birth experience while working alongside a highly collaborative team dedicated to safe, compassionate, family-centered care.

Whether supporting a natural birth, assisting with a cesarean delivery, or helping a family welcome their newborn, you'll play an important role in some of life's most meaningful moments.

Why Join Our Family Birth Center?

Our nurses practice across the full spectrum of maternal-child care and are supported by experienced providers, advanced technology, and a strong culture of teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Provide antepartum, labor & delivery, postpartum, and newborn care
• Circulate in the OR for cesarean deliveries
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout labor
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the birthing journey
• Collaborate with OB providers, anesthesia, NICU teams, and fellow caregivers to deliver exceptional care

About Our Unit

The Family Birth Center at PeaceHealth Southwest is one of the region's premier birthing centers, featuring:

• 32 private Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum suites
• 2 dedicated cesarean section ORs
• Approximately 2,000 births annually
• Adjacent Level III NICU
• OB Hospitalists and Neonatal Providers onsite 24/7
• 24/7 anesthesia coverage with two CRNAs onsite at all times
• Support for natural birth, water birth, and midwife-attended births
• AWHONN-based staffing and patient care standards

Families remain in the comfort of their private birthing suite throughout labor, delivery, and recovery, creating a supportive and personalized birth experience.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Washington RN License or Multistate RN License by date of hire
• BLS certification by date of hire

Experience

• Minimum one year of Labor & Delivery RN experience within the last two years

OR

• Completion of a formal Labor & Delivery internship/residency program

Additional Certifications

• ACLS within six months of hire
• NRP within six months of hire
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) within six months of hire

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

• $56.92 - $86.09 per hour
• $7.75/hour night shift differential
• Additional compensation for specialty certifications and advanced education
• Position represented by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA)
• Hiring bonus and relocation assistance available

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire
• No waiting period for PTO accrual
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with contributions
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program (PNAP)
• Wellness and employee assistance resources

Why Vancouver, Washington?

Nestled along the Columbia River, Vancouver offers easy access to hiking, skiing, biking, water sports, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy a vibrant community, excellent dining and entertainment options, and all the amenities of nearby Portland, Oregon, without paying state income tax.

Join Our Team

At PeaceHealth, our mission is simple: exceptional medicine and compassionate care for every person, every time.

If you're looking for a supportive team, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a difference for patients and families every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us welcome the next generation into the world with skill, compassion, and care.