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RN Labor and Delivery

AHS Allina Health System

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You'll care for obstetric patients and their families through pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period.

Posted Oct 15 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights · permanent nights 12-hour permanent night shifts30 hours a week
Unit and setting
Labor and Delivery/MAC · Hospital Provides care to the obstetrics patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period.antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients
License
RN license MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hireMinnesota RN license required if working in MN
Term
Permanent0.75 FTE, 60 hours per two-week pay period

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Tier 3: 1 year RN acute experience or new graduate RN with OB experience required (Ex: Capstone, Internship, PCT/NA)
License
Minnesota RN license required if working in MN MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire Check your license
Certification
BLS: current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, or Allina in-house BLS within 30 days of hire (must meet at least one)
Certification
Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Education
Associate's or vocational degree Associate's or Vocational degree
Experience
1 year RN L&D experience in the last 3 years, or 6 months current ANW Mother Baby labor experience Tier 1: 1 year RN Labor & Delivery experience within the last 3 years required OR 6 months current RN Mother Baby labor experience at ANW
Experience
1 year RN postpartum experience, or 6 months current ANW Mother Baby postpartum experience Tier 2: 1 year RN postpartum experience required OR 6 months current ANW RN Mother Baby postpartum experience required
Experience
1 year RN acute experience, or new grad with OB experience

Preferred

Certification
RN-C in a related specialty RN-C in related specialty preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
1 year of L&D experience preferred 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience
Your six-month RN application plan

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  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Minneapolis staff RN payMinneapolis staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $46/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $45/hr, across 126 postings.
Pay differential
Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Extra pay
shift and weekend differentials may applyfor certain shifts or work
Eligibility
benefits depend on FTE and union status *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Pay reviews
starting rate depends on experience, education and the union agreement Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical and dentalMedical/Dental
  • BenefitsPTO and time awayPTO/Time Away
  • BenefitsRetirement savings plansRetirement Savings Plans
  • BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
  • BenefitsShort-term and long-term disabilityShort-term/Long-term Disability
  • BenefitsVoluntary vision, legal and critical illness coverageVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
More benefits (10)
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicableTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • BenefitsStudent loan support for Public Service Loan ForgivenessStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • BenefitsWell-being dollars and dedicated well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators
  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Well-being dollars and well-being navigators

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses
Union
MNA union contract MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN
Charge
charge nurse, only when assigned to that role Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
Weekends
every third weekend Every 3rd weekend rotation
Details
lifting up to 32 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

The workplace

AHS Allina Health System
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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.

Original listing

Posted on AHS Allina Health System’s careers page.

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Location Address

  • 2800 10th Ave
  • Receiving Dock
  • Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted

October 15, 2026 Posting Expiration Date

October 23, 2026 Department

31004401 Labor and Delivery/MAC Shift

Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length

  • 12 hour shift Hours Per Week:

30 Union Contract

MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN Weekend Rotation

Every 3rd Job

Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.

This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: Tier 1: 1 year RN Labor & Delivery experience within the last 3 years required OR 6 months current RN Mother Baby labor experience at ANW Tier 2: 1 year RN postpartum experience required OR 6 months current ANW RN Mother Baby postpartum experience required Tier 3: 1 year RN acute experience or new graduate RN with OB experience required (Ex: Capstone, Internship, PCT/NA) 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour permanent night shifts Every 3rd weekend rotation

Job Description

Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.

Provides care to the obstetrics patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period. Principle Responsibilities Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed. Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.

Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care. Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care. Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.

Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion. Fulfills all organizational requirements. Supplemental roles: Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).

  • Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.

Preceptor (only when acting in this role).

  • Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.

Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associate's or Vocational degree Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience Licenses/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below

  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required for identified units per hiring manager within 4 months RN-C in related specialty preferred

Physical Demands Medium Work

Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $46.20 to $71.90 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

What's around it?

In Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$1,371/mo
Household income
$80,846/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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