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RN Labor & Delivery/Post-Partum

Fairview Health Services

Edina, Minnesota

$44.68–$74.32/hr

About $93k–$155k/yr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $93k–$155k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights
Weekends, holidays, call
12 hour shifts (7pm-7:30am) with every third weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

About this role

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Responsibilities/Job Description: Fairview is seeking a dedicated, motivated, and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Labor & Delivery and Postpartum team at Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. At Fairview Southdale Hospital, we are proud to serve the southwest Twin Cities metro area with expert care across more than 40 medical specialties. As a Registered Nurse in our Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units, you’ll play a vital role in supporting mothers, newborns, and families through every step of the childbirth journey—from labor and delivery to recovery and early bonding. Our team embraces a collaborative, patient- and family-centered approach, delivering care that combines advanced clinical expertise with genuine compassion. With state-of-the-art technology, experienced providers, and a nurturing environment, we empower nurses to make a lasting difference during one of life’s most transformative experiences. If you’re passionate about maternal and newborn care and ready to grow in a supportive, mission-driven setting, we invite you to join us. About this Unit: Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of patients and their families? If so, the Birthplace may be the right fit for you! The Birthplace at Southdale Hospital has three components: NICU, Family Care Center, and Labor and Delivery. This extensive department offers professional growth by cross-training staff to other units within the Birthplace. The unit has 12 Labor/Delivery/Birthing rooms, 6 flex rooms, 3 OB triage rooms, 2 OR's, and a Recovery room, as well as 30-bed Mom/Baby private rooms. The NICU itself has 18 beds and is a Level III center caring for babies at 28 weeks and beyond. The Birthplace averages 250 births per month. Schedule: This position is 60 hours per two weeks on the night rotation • 12 hour shifts (7pm-7:30am) with every third weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate. Responsibilities Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes. Collaborates with patient, family and other health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive plan of care Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition and other relevant needs. Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes. Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, family and members of the health care team within and across care settings to promote partnership-based health care Demonstrates the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes. Promotes a culture of evidence based practice (EBP) Required Qualifications MN Registered Nurse (RN) License Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certification) 1-2 years of current RN Labor & Delivery experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Nursing 2-5 years RN L&D experience Qualifications: $44.68- $74.32 Hourly

Skills for this role

Labor & DeliveryNeonatologyPatient AssessmentCare Plan ImplementationCare CoordinationEvidence-Based PracticePatient Progress MonitoringPatient TreatmentPatient Family Support

Certifications

BLSNRP

Requirements

  • MN RN License
  • Experience working with neonates
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • Labor & delivery
  • NRP Certification

About the employer

Fairview Health Services
Hiring organization

You are weighing Fairview Health Services in Burnsville, Minnesota—about 15 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. Plenty of nurses treat this stretch as a Twin Cities base: typical drives into Minneapolis or St. Paul run 20–30 minutes, and the average commute…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Burnsville location about 15 miles south of downtown Minneapolis
  • Typical 20–30 minute drives to Minneapolis or St. Paul
  • Average area commute around 20.5 minutes

What reviewers flag

  • No usable pay ranges from Fairview Burnsville postings available yet
  • Minnesota is not a nursing-license compact state
  • Graduated state income tax applies
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Living in Edina, MN

Edina is an established, affluent suburb just southwest of Minneapolis, known for tree-lined residential streets and the boutique dining district at 50th and France. Southdale Center anchors local retail. For RNs seeking a quiet, family-friendly community minutes from major Twin Cities hospital systems, Edina offers suburban comfort with easy metro access.

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State price level · Minnesota
98.6
1% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,844/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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Labor & Delivery is a first-year unit lane. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

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