Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery
You'll work on the L&D unit caring for families through low- and high-risk births. Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Aug 24 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Labor and Delivery Unit · Hospital offering a supportive and compassionate environment for both low- and high-risk birthslow- and high-risk births
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRN license from the state where you practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed making this an ideal opportunity for both new and experienced nurses who have a heart for caring for mothers and newborns.
- License
- RN license from the state where you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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 Concord staff RN payConcord staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $38/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $38/hr, across 32 postings.
The role and schedule
- Details
- 5 OB triage rooms, 13 labor rooms, 2 obstetrical operating rooms Our unit features 5 OB triage rooms, 13 labor rooms, and 2 obstetrical operating rooms
- Details
- Fully staffed 24/7 with an in-house Laborist and continuous anesthesia coverage We are fully staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an in-house Laborist, continuous anesthesia coverage
- Details
- Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on site a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Details
- 457-bed tertiary care hospital Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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Where You Will Work
The Labor and Delivery Unit at Atrium Health Cabarrus provides exceptional care to families throughout our region, offering a supportive and compassionate environment for both low- and high-risk births. Our unit features 5 OB triage rooms, 13 labor rooms, and 2 obstetrical operating rooms, and we proudly welcome approximately 3,000 babies each year. We are fully staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an in-house Laborist, continuous anesthesia coverage, and access to Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists and a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
This structure allows us to provide safe, seamless care for mothers and babies at every stage. Atrium Health Cabarrus is recognized as a Pathway to Excellence organization, demonstrating our commitment to nursing collaboration, empowerment, and professional development. We offer a thorough orientation program designed to support nurses who are eager to grow their skills in perinatal and women’s health nursing.
All required certifications and specialty education are included during onboarding, making this an ideal opportunity for both new and experienced nurses who have a heart for caring for mothers and newborns. Be part of a team that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence — where each new beginning truly matters.
Expectations We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
What You’ll Do
- As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location
Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care. Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses.
Additional Programs & Support Services
Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision-making and leadership
Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors
Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures
Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
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What's around it?
Concord, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,451/mo
- Household income
- $86,921/yr, all local households, not nurse pay