RN Labor & Delivery; L&D AM Shift

Closing Date: 02/15/2026

Position Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a leading health care organization that combines education, research, and clinical programs to improve patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS Labor and Delivery service line is seeking highly skilled nurses to support our Magnet‑recognized unit, which is a premier referral center for high‑acuity and high‑risk cases across Arkansas.

• 300+ deliveries per month
• 14 dedicated labor rooms
• 3 state‑of‑the‑art operating rooms for obstetrics
• 3‑bed Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• 4‑bed triage area with intake/assessment room
• Strong emphasis on professional growth and evidence‑based care
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary culture with OB anesthesiologists, maternal‑fetal medicine, neonatology, and more
• Robust continuing education, certification support, and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition assistance
• Teaching environment where RNs can practice to the top of their license

• Collect and document assessment data
• Develop and implement a Plan of Care (POC) per standard protocols
• EVALUATE patient progress toward desired outcomes
• Provide patient/family education and discharge planning
• Administer medication per standard, including drug information to patients/families
• Act as a resource and support others; deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality
• Delegate care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description, and individual level of education and training
• Contribute to a positive work environment that fosters clinical education and supports student nurses and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Stand:
  Frequently
• Walk:
  Frequently
• Support lifts and carries up to 100+ lbs; push and pull up to 100+ lbs
• Sit:
  Occasionally; bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead:
  Occasionally
• Use hands to touch, handle, or feel:
  Frequently
• Talk:
  Frequently; hear continuously
• Read, concentrate, think analytically:
  Continuously
• Physical environment:
  Inside medical facility; noise level moderate; visual requirements include color discrimination, depth perception, and visual acuity
• Hazards:
  Biological, chemical, dust, electrical, fumes/gases/odors, radiation, sharp objects/tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate's degree, nursing diploma, bachelor's, or master's in nursing
• Valid RN license
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethic and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of nursing experience with current BLS certification
• Previous experience in labor & delivery

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Up to 10% matched retirement contribution
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000
• Career training and educational opportunities
• Merchant discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus via UAMS pharmacy

Commensurate with education and experience.

• RN license or certification (see special instructions)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title)

• Proof of veteran status

Questions or concerns about the application can be directed to ask recruitment
. Please do not send resume or application directly to this email; use the UAMS Career Site.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

This position is subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as required by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.