Job Opportunity – Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse – Western North Carolina
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with charge nurse, patient care technician, certified surgical technologist, and RN team support. Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity.
Highlights:
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16-bed Labor and Delivery unit within a Magnet-designated, Level II trauma center recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals
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High-risk obstetrics with full range of procedures including vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, D&C, cerclage, and cesarean hysterectomy
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Advanced technology environment featuring Baxter pumps, Philips electronic fetal monitoring, and Cerner/Fetal Link EMR system
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Immediate newborn care responsibilities with support from the region's only children's hospital and Level III NICU
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Opportunity to float to Maternal Fetal Medicine, Mother-Baby, and NICU units for professional development
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Collaborative team of 120+ staff members committed to delivering exceptional maternal and neonatal care
Requirements:
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Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
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Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience (required)
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High-risk obstetrics experience (required)
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Immediate newborn care experience (required)
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Current certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), BLS or ACLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring
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Circulating experience preferred
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Outgoing, friendly, and adaptable personality with strong teamwork skills
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join an award-winning maternal care team at a facility recognized nationally for clinical excellence, patient safety, and nursing distinction. This position offers the chance to work with a comprehensive obstetric service line, caring for high-risk patients using advanced monitoring and technology, while being supported by the region's premier referral center for women's and children's services. You'll be part of a large, collaborative team dedicated to positive outcomes and family-centered care in one of the nation's most desirable mountain communities.
