Bring your clinical expertise to a setting where
every moment matters for mothers, newborns, and families. As a Labor and Delivery RN at UVA Health, you play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care during one of life's most critical and meaningful experiences.
In this role, you will join a highly collaborative Women's Services team within a nationally recognized academic medical center. You will care for a diverse patient population, applying evidence-based practice and advanced clinical skills in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.
The RoleAs a Labor and Delivery RN, you will practice in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment where adaptability, clinical judgment, and teamwork are essential. You will partner closely with obstetricians, midwives, neonatologists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for mothers and newborns.
What you can expect in your day-to-day practice:- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period
- Perform continuous maternal and fetal assessments, recognizing and responding to changes in clinical status
- Collaborate with providers and care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Support patients and families through education, emotional support, and advocacy during the childbirth experience
- Participate in high-acuity cases, including emergent deliveries and complex obstetric scenarios
- Utilize advanced clinical technology and evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal outcomes
- Precept and mentor newer nurses while contributing to a strong team culture grounded in professionalism and shared accountability
You will thrive in a
high-acuity, high-impact environment where clinical expertise, communication, and critical thinking directly influence patient outcomes every day.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
This is a role where your expertise is recognized, your voice is valued, and your career can grow within a nationally respected health system.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $54.15 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. [redacted] U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by [redacted] U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
