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Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery
Full-Time | Day & Night 12-Hour Shifts (Flex)
$55.92/hour + Full 1199 Union Benefits
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Queens, NY

Overview
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking Registered Nurses to join our Labor & Delivery team. As a 384-bed, fully accredited teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center, we provide comprehensive maternal and newborn care to a diverse and high-volume patient population.

These full-time opportunities offer flexible day and night 12-hour shifts, strong clinical collaboration, and the ability to practice at the top of your license in a fast-paced L&D environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $55.92/hour
  • Full 1199 Union Benefits, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension and retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts (day & night)
  • Opportunities for overtime and internal advancement

Why Join Our Labor & Delivery Team

  • High-volume L&D unit with diverse clinical cases
  • Work alongside experienced OB/GYN physicians, midwives, and neonatal teams
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and support
  • Opportunity to care for both mother and newborn across the continuum
  • Inclusive, mission-driven culture serving the Queens community

Responsibilities

  • Monitor maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate throughout labor and delivery
  • Assess for complications and respond appropriately in emergent situations
  • Assist physicians and midwives during labor, delivery, and cesarean sections
  • Administer medications and support pain management interventions
  • Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum care
  • Provide immediate newborn care, including assessment and stabilization
  • Support breastfeeding and postpartum recovery
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams

Tagged as: labor & delivery

Requirements
  • Current New York State Registered Nurse license
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Current BCLS, NRP (NALS), and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)
  • Fetal Monitoring Certification required
  • Previous Labor & Delivery experience preferred
  • Candidates with L&D cross-training (Mother/Baby) strongly considered
  • Minimum 2 years Medical Surgical experience accepted for transition into L&D
  • Strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills
  • Alternate weekend schedule required

Work Environment

  • Labor & Delivery Unit within a full-service teaching hospital
  • 12-hour day and night shift flexibility
  • Fast-paced, team-oriented clinical setting
  • Diverse patient population with high clinical acuity

Our Culture
At Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient, regardless of background or ability to pay. Our team fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusion, creating a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

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Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center careers portal for immediate consideration.
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