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RN Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery

Providence

Santa Monica, CA

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Unit
Labor and Delivery

Posted Sep 11

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Role

Term
Permanent
Accepts
RN

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Pay

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Similar CA staff roles post $42/hr to $69/hr

CA staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $87/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $69/hr, across 1984 postings.

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

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About this role

RN Nurse Manager of our Labor and Delivery unit at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This is a full-time leadership position. Be a part of our distinguished team at our Magnet Designated hospital dedicated to excellence in patient care. Our fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit welcomes more than 2,200 babies into the world each year. This position not only offers a wonderful opportunity to lead an experienced group of clinicians but additional perks include:

$10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Competitive compensation including eligibility for the Leader Annual Incentive Program

Leader Time-Off Program

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Best-in-Class benefits

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of best practice for quality delivery of care and patient safety in the Labor and Delivery unit. Will possess knowledgeable resource to staff, the ability to lead and communicate appropriately with physicians, other department managers, and staff are essential.

Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Nurse Practice Act, and the goals, objectives and strategic plan of the organization, to provide leadership, plan, organize, and supervise personnel; to manage, report on, and provide resources for the Labor and Delivery unit; and to perform related work as required.

Providence Saint John's Health Center has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital in 2025 —a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U. S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U. S. hospitals are four times designated. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U. S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality.

We are known throughout Santa Monica for providing top-notch obstetrical care and our unit consists of a level 3 NICU caring for high-risk infants. This dynamic environment provides opportunities from caring for the laboring patient, circulating in the OR, PACU services, and high-risk postpartum and OB triage patients seen for emergent conditions.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we at Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

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Requirements

  • California Registered Nurse License
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including eligibility for the Leader Annual Incentive Program
  • Leader Time-Off Program
  • Best-in-Class benefits

Place

City
Santa Monica, CA
Median rent
$2,402/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$114,885/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Santa Monica is a beachfront city west of Los Angeles, anchored by its iconic pier and a stretch of sandy shoreline. The Third Street Promenade offers open-air shopping and dining. With ocean breezes and a relaxed coastal feel, it gives nurses a sun-soaked Southern California base near major health systems.

Map showing the location of Santa Monica, CA
Approximate location in Santa Monica, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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

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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

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