Strike Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Interview Required
 

Location: Akron, Ohio
Facility: Akron Campus – Summa Health
Department: Labor & Delivery / Perinatal
Job Type: 12-Week Contract
Contract Dates: November 1, 2026 – January 23, 2027
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Open Positions: 2
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
 

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses (L&D RNs) for a 12-week contract assignment at a leading healthcare facility in Akron, Ohio. The selected candidates will provide specialized nursing care to laboring patients, support childbirth, and assist with neonatal care while floating between the Labor & Delivery and Perinatal units as needed.
 

The facility has a 17-bed Labor & Delivery unit with birthing tubs and 10 perinatal beds, handling approximately 5,100 deliveries annually.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
• Monitor maternal and fetal conditions and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Assist with deliveries and manage obstetric emergencies.
• Provide care to patients in both Labor & Delivery and Perinatal units.
• Perform neonatal sepsis workups and administer neonatal IV antibiotics and medications.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using the Epic electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid RN license or eligible multistate nursing license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Recent Epic and phlebotomy experience within the last 12 months, clearly documented on the resume.
• Willingness to float between Labor & Delivery and Perinatal units.
• Ability to provide neonatal care, including sepsis workups and medication administration.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Preferred Certifications:

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• STABLE (Neonatal Stabilization)

Unit Details

• Labor & Delivery: 17 beds, including birthing tubs.
• Perinatal: 10 beds.
• L&D Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2.
• Perinatal Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3, with ratios potentially increasing to 1:4 depending on acuity.

Important Assignment Requirements

• Interview is required. Candidates must provide their available interview dates and times at submission.
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the candidate's profile.
• Maximum RTO allowed: 4 days for the entire assignment.
• No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Block scheduling requests are not accepted.
• Candidates must be available to work 36 hours per week.
• Epic and phlebotomy experience within the past 12 months must be clearly listed on the resume.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.