Labor and Delivery Nurse Jobs

Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, birth centers, and health systems, from new-grad RN to charge nurse and clinical lead, with specializations in high-risk obstetrics, antepartum care, and neonatal transition. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles1,493+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type88% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
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Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Olympia Fields Hospital
Olympia Fields, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35.35 - $53.58/hr
Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification

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Registered Nurse III - Labor and Delivery - Full-Time - LBJ - Day
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Registered Nurse III - Labor and Delivery - Full-Time - LBJ - Day
Harris Health
Houston, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$47.37 - $59.19/hr
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
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Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Ascension
Austin, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50 - $55/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Labor & Delivery Senior Surgical Technologist
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Labor & Delivery Senior Surgical Technologist
Banner Health
Gilbert, Arizona
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Labor and Delivery Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler285
  • Ascension36
  • White Glove Placement31
  • Voyage Health28
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions24

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services91
  • Insurance4
  • Education3
  • Science & Research1
  • Technology & Software1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in labor and delivery nurse jobs.

  • Active registered nurse licensure in the state of employment
  • Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
  • Electronic fetal monitoring proficiency or EFM certification
  • BLS and ACLS certification current at time of hire
  • Minimum one to two years of labor and delivery or women's services experience
  • Familiarity with obstetric triage, induction management, and postpartum care

Tips for Your Labor and Delivery Nurse Job Search

Highlight your fetal monitoring certifications

List every fetal monitoring credential you hold, including EFM and NRP, right on your resume's certifications section. Hiring managers in L&D scan for these before reading anything else, so burying them under job duties costs you interviews.

Tailor your resume to unit acuity

If you're applying to a Level III or IV perinatal center, your resume needs to reflect high-acuity experience, like managing HELLP syndrome or shoulder dystocia. Matching your documented case complexity to the unit's acuity level is what separates your application from generic nursing resumes.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists labor and delivery nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your certifications

Filter for openings that specifically call out certifications you already hold, like RNC-OB or C-EFM. Applying where your credentials are explicitly required puts you ahead of candidates who meet only the minimum RN licensure requirement.

Prepare scenario answers for obstetric emergencies

L&D panels almost always include situational questions on rapid deterioration, postpartum hemorrhage response, or crash C-section protocol. Practice walking through your decision-making out loud, naming the interventions you initiated and why, before your interview.

Negotiate shift differentials and on-call rates

L&D runs around the clock, so your offer package should address night, weekend, and on-call differential rates separately. Ask for the full shift differential schedule during your offer conversation, not just the base hourly rate.

Labor and Delivery Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most labor and delivery nurses?

The most active employers for labor and delivery nurses right now are American Traveler, Ascension, and White Glove Placement, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large perinatal programs and Level III or IV NICUs tend to post the highest volumes of these roles.

How many labor and delivery nurse jobs are remote?

About 12% of labor and delivery nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on bedside nature of most positions. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include perinatal case management, telephonic antepartum monitoring, and L&D education or staff development roles.

How do you become a labor and delivery nurse?

Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your RN license. Most L&D units then require you to complete their internal orientation, obtain NRP certification, and demonstrate fetal monitoring competency. Pursuing the RNC-OB or C-EFM credential after gaining bedside experience strengthens your candidacy for charge or senior roles.

Can you get hired in labor and delivery with little experience?

Yes, some hospitals hire new graduates directly into L&D through structured residency or transition-to-practice programs, though these are competitive. Strengthening your application with an obstetrics clinical rotation, any postpartum or mother-baby floor experience, and early NRP certification signals genuine interest in the specialty and helps offset limited independent bedside time.

What does the labor and delivery nurse interview process look like?

Most L&D interviews begin with a phone or video screen with a nurse recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the charge nurse, nurse manager, and sometimes a clinical educator. Expect behavioral and scenario-based questions focused on emergency response, teamwork under pressure, and patient communication. Some units include a unit tour and brief skills competency check before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to labor and delivery nurse jobs?

You can find and apply to labor and delivery nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, birth centers, and health systems across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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