Avento Health is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a full-time permanent night shift opportunity within a high-acuity obstetric unit in the Texas Medical Center. This role is best suited for a strong L&D RN with recent high-risk delivery experience who is fully committed to working nights long term.

Position Overview

The Labor & Delivery RN provides comprehensive inpatient obstetric care including labor management, fetal monitoring, circulating, and delivery support. This unit requires nurses who can independently manage high-risk deliveries and function autonomously on night shift.

Schedule

• Full-Time Nights Only
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts
• Monday–Sunday coverage
• Rotating schedule (no set schedule)
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

This is a permanent night-shift role. The hiring manager requires a 3–4 year commitment to nights. There is no movement to day shift in the foreseeable future.

Part-time roles are not available.

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license or active multi-state compact RN license
• BLS certification (American Heart Association required)
• Minimum 3–5+ years of recent and continuous acute-care Labor & Delivery experience (non-negotiable)
• Experience with high-risk deliveries (required)
• Must be able to circulate and deliver babies independently
• Strong, primary L&D background (ICU, Med Surg, or mixed experience does not substitute for required L&D years)
• Full commitment to long-term night shift

Compensation

• Salary range is non-negotiable
• No sign-on bonus offered
• Night/weekend differentials vary by campus and are provided during the internal recruitment process

Relocation

• Mileage reimbursement may be available for candidates relocating from 75+ miles away
• Relocation approval is unit-dependent and not guaranteed

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on labor and delivery nursing care in a high-acuity setting
• Monitor fetal and maternal status and respond to clinical changes
• Circulate and assist with deliveries, including high-risk cases
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation

Candidate Profile Notes

• Candidates must have 3–5+ years of recent L&D experience — no exceptions
• New graduates and RNs with under 3 years of L&D experience will not be considered
• Candidates seeking eventual day shift should not apply
• Candidates expecting salary negotiation or sign-on bonus should not apply

About Avento Health

Avento Health partners with leading healthcare organizations nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with high-quality, long-term career opportunities. We provide white-glove support throughout the hiring process to ensure a smooth and transparent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avento Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.

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