Labor & Delivery RN
Show Low, Arizona
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor & Delivery RN

Location: Show Low, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (6 PM - 6 AM), three 12-hour shifts per week
Weekend Requirement: Minimum 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (flexible coverage)
Start Date: ASAP
Orientation: Every Monday

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a regional hospital in Arizona. This role involves working in a unit with:

• 7 Labor & Delivery beds
• 2 Triage beds
• 10 Postpartum beds
• Approximately 1-3 births per day (about 830 births per year)
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2

Nurses must be proficient in fetal monitoring and managing fetal distress, caring for high-risk patients including those with pre-eclampsia, and handling OB emergencies independently until providers arrive (no in-house OB/Neonatologist). C-section experience is required. The nurse may also float to Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical units if experienced.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with high-risk patients
• Proficient in Intermediate Fetal Monitoring or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
• Proficiency in fetal monitoring and actions taken for fetal distress
• C-section experience
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Additional Information

• Call requirement: One shift per 4-week schedule
• Support staff includes Respiratory Therapist (24/7), OB scrub tech, Patient Care Technicians, and Health Unit Secretary
• 24/7 pharmacy available onsite
• May provide couplet care when census is low
• Floating to other units (usually Med-Surg) may be required
• Orientation and start dates are flexible with weekly onboarding

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Must be comfortable working independently in a high-acuity OB setting without in-house OB providers
• Strong assessment skills and ability to manage emergencies are essential
• Weekend shifts are required but scheduling is flexible as long as coverage is maintained

This position offers a great opportunity to work in a scenic location with a supportive team and a manageable patient load.