Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

This is a permanent, full-time nights opening for a Labor & Delivery RN at a Level IV Maternal Designated facility in Houston, Texas. Level IV is the highest tier of maternal care designation — this unit carries complex, high-acuity cases that require experienced clinical judgment and a team that can deliver under sustained volume. If you are a seasoned L&D nurse looking for a position with real clinical depth and room to grow, this one deserves your attention.

The schedule is full-time nights on 12-hour shifts. The unit operates 12 labor beds, 19 antepartum beds, and 4 swing beds, supporting approximately 400 to 450 deliveries per month. That volume is consistent and demanding in the best way — the kind of environment that keeps experienced nurses sharp and invested.

This facility takes a tiered approach to RN compensation, structured by years of experience, which means your tenure is recognized from day one. Full benefits are included. The team environment is described as supportive, with a genuine emphasis on professional development, clinical mentorship, and expanding responsibility as nurses advance through the experience tiers.

Candidates must hold an active Texas RN license or an active multi-state compact RN license, clear of stipulations. A BSN from an accredited nursing program is required. Current BLS certification is required; additional unit-specific certifications may apply. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of Labor and Delivery experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. Candidates must have hospital-based acute care experience — skilled nursing or long-term care background alone does not meet the qualifications for this role.

If this position fits where you are in your career, apply now or reach out to schedule a confidential call. We will walk you through the full details and next steps.

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