RN Labor and Delivery Days
Mason City, Iowa
This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards. MercyOne is a trauma center.
- Shift and hours
- Day Shift
- Unit and setting
- Labor and Delivery unit · Hospital NICU Nurse is specifically responsible for the care of the well and ill newborn who may require neonatal intensive care services.Well and ill newborns who may require neonatal intensive care services
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN licensure in the state of Iowa or recent RN graduate
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa or recent RN graduate
- License
- Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa or recent RN graduate Check your license
- Also asks
- Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.
- Also asks
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certification in low risk neonatal nursing care / professional certification related to clinical specialty (Magnet approved) Preferred certification in low risk neonatal nursing care / professional certification in related to clinical specialty (from the Magnet approved certification s)
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Experience
- Previous experience in well or ill newborn, and/or obstetric care and/or acute care Experience Previous experience in well or ill newborn, and/or obstetric care and/or acute care preferred.
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The role and schedule
- Unit
- Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Day to day
- Delivery of patient care with multidisciplinary team using nursing process
- Day to day
- Care of well and ill newborns requiring neonatal intensive care services NICU Nurse is specifically responsible for the care of the well and ill newborn who may require neonatal intensive care services.
- Floating
- Float between Birth Center and Pediatrics sister units Birth Center and Pediatrics are considered "sister" units and staff are expected to float between these units.
- Unit size
- Five dedicated labor and delivery rooms The unit features five dedicated labor and delivery rooms that support personalized, attentive care throughout the birthing experience.
- Unit size
- Fourteen postpartum and antepartum rooms Following delivery, patients transition to one of our fourteen comfortable postpartum and antepartum rooms, creating a calm and supportive setting for recovery and bonding.
- Details
- Integrated obstetric operating suite located within Labor and Delivery unit
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Labor & Delivery has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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- Employment type
- Full time
- Shift
- Day Shift
Our Labor and Delivery unit is designed to provide comprehensive, family‑centered maternity care in a safe, welcoming, and highly coordinated environment. The unit features five dedicated labor and delivery rooms that support personalized, attentive care throughout the birthing experience. Following delivery, patients transition to one of our fourteen comfortable postpartum and antepartum rooms, creating a calm and supportive setting for recovery and bonding.
An integrated obstetric operating suite is located within the Labor and Delivery unit, ensuring rapid access for cesarean births and urgent interventions while keeping mothers and babies close to the care teams they know. Our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides advanced, specialized support for newborns who need additional monitoring or intermediate‑level care, allowing families to remain together within the same unit. Together, these features reflect our commitment to safety, compassion, and high‑quality maternal and newborn care.
Job summary
This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards. NICU Nurse is specifically responsible for the care of the well and ill newborn who may require neonatal intensive care services. Birth Center and Pediatrics are considered "sister" units and staff are expected to float between these units.
Position qualifications
Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa or recent RN graduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Experience Previous experience in well or ill newborn, and/or obstetric care and/or acute care preferred.
Special Skills and Competencies
Preferred certification in low risk neonatal nursing care / professional certification in related to clinical specialty (from the Magnet approved certification s)
Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
What's around it?
Mason City, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $882/mo
- Household income
- $64,804/yr, all local households, not nurse pay