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RN Labor and Delivery
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bismarck, ND, 58501
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 35.38-50.69 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery
Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Full-Time Opportunity | Up to $17,500 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Your Journey in Mother-Baby Care Starts (or Continues!) Here with Competitive Pay!
- New Grads Welcome: Launch your career in L&D with a robust $34.35/hour – and we value your growth with increases based on experience!
- Experienced L&D RNs: Discover competitive wages that honor your specialized expertise.
Are you ready to be part of life's most precious moments, supporting families through the miracle of birth? CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Labor & Delivery (L&D) team. If you believe in the transformative power of #humankindness and are driven by a commitment to exceptional family-centered maternity care, we invite you to explore this profoundly rewarding opportunity.
At CHI St. Alexius Health, you'll be more than just a caregiver; you'll be a vital member of a supportive healthcare family devoted to welcoming new lives into our community. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Why Choose L&D at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck?
- Be a Part of Miracles: Experience the unique joy and privilege of assisting families through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care.
- Collaborative & Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including OB/GYNs, Anesthesiologists, Pediatricians, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Lactation Consultants, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Family-Centered Approach: Champion patient and family education, empowering parents to make informed decisions and bond with their newborns.
- Growth & Specialized Development: Access opportunities for continuous learning tailored to maternal-fetal health, fostering your expertise in a critical specialty.
- Modern Facilities: Utilize state-of-the-art technology and resources to support safe and positive birth experiences for every family.
- Vibrant Community: Enjoy a fulfilling career in Bismarck, a growing community that offers a great quality of life and diverse recreational opportunities.
- Unwavering Support: Benefit from a leadership team that champions clinical excellence and empowers nurses in their specialized roles.
What You'll Do as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse:
- Provide Comprehensive Obstetric Care: Expertly assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalized, evidence-based care for women throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and immediate postpartum phases, as well as for their newborns.
- Perinatal Assessment & Monitoring: Utilize advanced skills in fetal monitoring, labor progression assessment, and identifying potential complications to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
- Support & Educate: Be a compassionate guide for expectant parents, providing emotional support, coaching through labor, and educating on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
- Collaborate for Optimal Outcomes: Work closely with OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, and the entire L&D team to coordinate care plans, perform interventions, and respond effectively to emergent situations while maintaining a calm and reassuring presence.
- High-Acuity Care & Response: Demonstrate proficiency in managing complex labor and delivery situations, including vaginal births, C-sections, and immediate neonatal resuscitation.
- Adhere to Best Practices: Champion patient safety and adhere to AWHONN standards and hospital protocols, ensuring the highest quality of maternity and newborn care.
- Documentation & Communication: Maintain precise and timely documentation of patient care, assessments, and interventions, facilitating clear communication across the care team.
Work Agreement:
- FTE/hours: .9, 72 hours biweekly
- Shift type: Days & Nights rotation
- Shift Length: 12 hour
- On-call Expectations: Yes
- Weekend/holiday rotations: Every 3rd weekend/Rotating Holidays
What We're Looking For:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Dakota or a compact state upon hire.
- Experience:
- New Grads: We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to launch your career in L&D!
- Experienced L&D RNs: At least two (2) years of recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery is strongly preferred. Experience in Mother/Baby or Postpartum also considered.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire or within the orientation period.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within 6 months.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Fetal Monitoring (e.g., AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced EFM) certification preferred or obtained within 1 year.
- Skills:
- Exceptional clinical judgment and critical thinking skills specific to maternal/child health.
- Outstanding communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills, especially in high-stress situations.
- Ability to work effectively and calmly within a fast-paced, emotionally charged, and collaborative team environment.
- Strong patient advocacy and teaching abilities.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Ready to Deliver Exceptional Care and Make a Lasting Impact?
Join our dedicated Labor & Delivery team at CHI St. Alexius Health and experience nursing where your passion for new beginnings truly shines.
Apply Today! We can't wait to learn more about you.
Where You'll WorkSince 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
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Frequently asked questions
The demand for skilled labor and delivery RNs in Bismarck remains steady, with Catholic Health Initiatives actively hiring. While competition exists, especially with growing healthcare facilities, candidates possessing neonatal resuscitation certification and recent clinical experience tend to have a distinct advantage locally.
North Dakota healthcare employers, including Catholic Health Initiatives, highly value certifications like Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). These credentials enhance patient safety during high-risk deliveries and are often required within the first few months of hire.
An RN in labor and delivery continuously monitors fetal health, assesses labor progression, and provides hands-on support during childbirth. They also educate new parents on postpartum care and breastfeeding, collaborating closely with OB/GYNs and pediatricians to ensure comprehensive maternal and newborn care.
Labor and delivery nurses can expand their expertise through advanced certifications such as AWHONN fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation. Many healthcare systems, like Catholic Health Initiatives, offer continual education and mentorship programs, enabling RNs to develop leadership skills or specialize further in maternal-fetal medicine.
Catholic Health Initiatives prioritizes a family-centered approach by integrating patient education and emotional support into care plans. Their labor and delivery nurses actively engage parents during labor and postpartum, ensuring families are empowered and informed throughout the birthing process.
Beyond competitive wages, Catholic Health Initiatives offers labor and delivery nurses a collaborative environment with access to modern facilities and a multidisciplinary team. The inclusion of sign-on bonuses and structured shift rotations further supports work-life balance and professional satisfaction.
New graduate labor and delivery nurses in Bismarck typically start at around $34.35 per hour at Catholic Health Initiatives, with opportunities for pay increases based on experience. The inclusion of a sign-on bonus up to $17,500 further enhances the initial compensation package.
Working 12-hour rotating shifts in labor and delivery demands adaptability but offers varied clinical exposure. At Catholic Health Initiatives, this schedule includes every third weekend and holiday rotations, balancing patient care needs with staff scheduling fairness and opportunities for rest.
Candidates must hold an active RN license valid in North Dakota or a compact state, with graduation from an accredited nursing program. Certifications like BLS upon hire and NRP within three months are mandatory, with ACLS and fetal monitoring certifications preferred for enhanced clinical readiness.
Experienced labor and delivery nurses at Catholic Health Initiatives receive wages reflecting their specialized skills, often exceeding entry-level rates. Their responsibilities may include handling complex births and mentoring new staff, highlighting the value placed on clinical expertise and maternal-child health proficiency.