Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery Unit
- Relocation assistance
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
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This posting states $42–$69.42 an hour. Open labor and delivery nurse jobs in District of Columbia post a median of $52.36 an hour, the middle half $52.36–$52.96, across 13 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Labor and delivery nurses employed in District of Columbia earn a median of $49.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
About the Job
Unit Highlights
The Perinatal Department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital consists of a Labor & Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit. Perinatal nurses assess the mother and neonate in a family-centered, holistic environment that supports the new family during this time of changing needs. MedStar Georgetown is a regional referral center for high-risk mothers and infants, and enjoys a supportive and cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV NICU to provide excellent continuity of care for these families. Perinatal nurses collaborate with parenting services, antepartum/postpartum patient educators and lactation specialists to provide comprehensive patient and family education. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients. Perinatal nurses enjoy participating in collaborative governance at the unit and hospital level and are encouraged to attend a wide variety of educational opportunities, including AWHONN regional and national conferences.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2025 by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. MedStar Georgetown is among an elite group of hospitals from across the country and the only hospital in the District of Columbia to meet this standard of excellence and earn this recognition. This is the third time in recent years that MedStar Georgetown has been recognized with this distinction.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse on the Labor & Delivery Unit, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs - from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team .
Nursing Benefits
- Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health Insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tuition Assistance
- Systemwide referral bonus program - up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000
- Free parking for associates
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.
- At least two years of recent, hospital-based Labor & Delivery Clinical Nursing (RN) Experience required. High risk delivery center experience preferred.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).
- C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) preferred; if not already certified, certification is required within 12 months from date of hire.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $42.00 - USD $69.42 /Hr.
From MedStar Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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