Labor & Delivery RN
Show Low, AZ
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Labor & Delivery RN

Location: Show Low, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (6 PM – 6 AM), 12-hour shifts
Schedule:

• 3 night shifts per week guaranteed
• Minimum 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (flexible coverage)
• One call shift per 4-week schedule

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a regional hospital in Arizona. This role involves caring for high-risk OB patients in a setting without in-house OB/Neonatologist coverage, requiring strong assessment skills and the ability to manage OB emergencies until providers arrive. The unit includes L&D, triage, and postpartum beds, with approximately 1-3 births per day and a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.

Floating to Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical units may be required if experienced.

Unit Details

• 7 Labor & Delivery beds
• 2 Triage beds
• 10 Postpartum beds
• Approximately 830 births per year
• Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
• Support staff includes OB scrub tech, Patient Care Technicians, Health Unit Secretary, and Health Unit Coordinator
• 24/7 pharmacy on site

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license or compact license
• Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience (higher requirement takes precedence)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN recommended)
• Proficient in fetal monitoring and managing fetal distress
• Experience with C-sections
• Ability to care for patients with pre-eclampsia and other high-risk OB conditions
• Strong clinical background in high-risk OB patients
• Ability to function in both Labor & Delivery and couplet care settings

Additional Information

• Orientation starts every Monday
• May float to other hospital units, typically Med-Surg, if needed
• Call coverage required once per 4-week schedule
• No in-house OB/Neonatologist; nurses must manage emergencies until provider arrival
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a scenic location with a supportive team and a variety of OB cases.