Entry Level Labor and Delivery Nurse Jobs
New grad labor and delivery nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations, preceptorship hours, and nursing school simulations can carry as much weight as prior paid work. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Ascension, Houston Methodist, and Banner Health hiring at this level now.
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Department: Labor & Delivery/ OBGYN
Schedule: Full-Time, Day 12-Hour Shift
Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth
Location: Chicago, IL 60622
Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Birthplace. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Provides for a safe environment for patients and visitors. Utilizes the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
3. BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
4. ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
5. NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
6. Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current
7. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months
8. AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
9. STABLE preferred
Pay Transparency:
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Department: Labor & Delivery/ OBGYN
Schedule: Full-Time, Day 12-Hour Shift
Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth
Location: Chicago, IL 60622
Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Birthplace. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Provides for a safe environment for patients and visitors. Utilizes the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
3. BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
4. ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
5. NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
6. Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current
7. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months
8. AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
9. STABLE preferred
Pay Transparency:
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Entry Level Labor and Delivery Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level labor and delivery nurse job?
Start by completing your RN licensure through the NCLEX-RN and highlighting any obstetric or maternal-newborn clinical rotations from nursing school. Hospitals filling entry level labor and delivery nurse roles look for candidates with hands-on labor and delivery floor exposure, NRP certification, and a willingness to complete a structured orientation program, so listing preceptorship hours and any mother-baby or postpartum experience gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level labor and delivery nurses?
Companies hiring entry level labor and delivery nurses right now include Ascension, Houston Methodist, and Banner Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes largely from hospital systems, regional medical centers, and women's health specialty facilities that run new-graduate nurse residency or transition-to-practice programs designed to bring recent graduates onto the unit.
Are there remote entry level labor and delivery nurse jobs?
Yes, though remote roles are limited for a hands-on clinical position like labor and delivery nursing. About 0% of entry level labor and delivery nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be triage nurse advice lines, postpartum education coordinator roles, or remote case management positions that accept candidates with minimal L&D floor experience.
Are these new grad labor and delivery nurse jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior labor and delivery nurse roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotation hours or preceptorship in place of paid work history, and mentions a nurse residency or structured orientation program, all signs that the employer is prepared to train you on the unit from the ground up.
Which industries hire the most entry level labor and delivery nurses?
Entry Level labor and delivery nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate dedicated labor, delivery, and postpartum units that run continuous new-graduate cohorts to maintain adequate nurse-to-patient ratios around the clock.