Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery - Per Diem (experience required)
Apply Job ID JR12771 Date posted 07/15/2026Who We Are:
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is an 18-room Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum unit providing family-centered care for over 1,000 births annually. As a four-time Magnet-designated facility, we uphold the highest standards of nursing excellence, guided by AWHONN best practices and supported by the OBIX Perinatal Data System for continuous fetal monitoring. Staffed 24/7 by board-certified Obstetricians and Certified Nurse Midwives, our multidisciplinary team, including RNs, LNAs, Health Unit Coordinators, lactation consultants, and pediatric and obstetric providers, delivers compassionate, expert care in a seamless environment that includes a Level II Special Care Nursery with Mass General-affiliated Neonatologists. We promote ongoing education and certification in fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, and obstetric emergency management to ensure safe, personalized care for every family.
About the Job:
As a member of the Patient Care Services team, The Birth Place Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to mothers and newborns throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including care associated with in-unit Cesarean deliveries and gynecological procedures.
What You’ll Do:
Assess, prioritize, and implement nursing care plans that address the individual needs of mothers and infants
Establish patient-centered goals and evaluate outcomes to support safe, high-quality care
Integrate patient values, evidence-based practice, and clinical expertise into care delivery
Engage patients and families as active partners in the care process
Function competently within the RN scope of practice while maintaining professional standards
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care
Utilize communication strategies appropriate to the needs of patients, families, and healthcare team members
Who You Are / Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum of one (1) year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
Why You’ll Love Us:
Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Competitive pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
& So much more!