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DaVita, Inc.

Registered Nurse PRN

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

Lafayette LA 70506 DaVita is seeking an RN to deliver dialysis care in skilled nursing facilities ... care, maternity/paternity leave and more * Professional development programs: DaVita offers a ...

DaVita, Inc.

Clinical Services Manager

Sun, LA · On-site

Clinical and prior leadership experience required: RN. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Safety ... care, maternity/paternity leave and more * Professional development programs: DaVita offers a ...

DaVita

Registered Dietitian RD

Central, LA · On-site

$29 - $39/hr

We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and ... elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more! Requirements: * State ...

DaVita

Facility Administrator

Springhill, LA · On-site

... maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more! Requirements: * Associates degree ... Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse if required by state of employment * Current CPR ...

Inizio Engage

Clinical Educator

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$85K - $159K/yr

... maternity and paternity leave * Company-paid holidays so you can rest, recharge, and focus on what ... Active Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist License Required * Associate's degree/Bachelors ...

Inizio

Clinical Educator

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$85K - $159K/yr

... maternity and paternity leave * Company-paid holidays so you can rest, recharge, and focus on what ... Active Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist License Required * Associate's degree/Bachelors ...

Inizio Engage

Clinical Educator

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$85K - $159K/yr

... maternity and paternity leave * Company-paid holidays so you can rest, recharge, and focus on what ... Active Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist License Required * Associate's degree/Bachelors ...

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How much do maternity rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for maternity rn in Louisiana is $54.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.62 and $65.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maternity RN?

A Maternity RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for pregnant individuals, newborns, and postpartum patients. They work in hospitals, birthing centers, and clinics, assisting with labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Their responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, educating parents, and providing emotional support. Maternity RNs collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe and positive birth experience.

What are the typical responsibilities of a maternity RN during a labor and delivery shift?

As a Maternity RN, your primary responsibilities during a labor and delivery shift include monitoring expectant mothers and their babies, assisting with the birthing process, administering medications, and providing patient education before and after delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure a safe, supportive environment for both mother and child. Additionally, you may help with emergency interventions, manage documentation, and provide emotional support to families. The role requires adaptability, as every shift may bring different patient needs, birth outcomes, and challenges, making your contributions vital to positive maternal and neonatal experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the maternity RN position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Maternity RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, expertise in maternal and newborn care, and current RN licensure, often with additional certification in obstetrics (such as RNC-OB or NRP). Familiarity with fetal monitoring systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and labor-and-delivery equipment is essential. Compassion, critical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills that set exceptional maternity nurses apart. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality care to mothers and infants during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.

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Infographic showing various Maternity Rn job openings in Louisiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,652 per year, or $54.2 per hour.

Registered Nurse Float Pool- PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Lake Charles, LA • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Lake Charles Memorial Health System rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
  • The Float Registered Nurse (RN) provides flexible, high quality patient care across all hospital units, adapting to diverse patient populations and clinical settings. The Float RN works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Float RN provides hands-on care to patients, is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and provides a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; implementing a wide variety of patient care activities and services.
  • The Float Registered Nurse, also known as a Float Pool Nurse, is a registered nurse (RN) who moves between different units within a healthcare facility to address staffing shortages and fluctuating patient needs. This role requires adaptability, broad clinical skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into various teams and unit cultures. Float nurses work in areas such as Med-Surg, Telemetry, Critical Care, Emergency Departments, maternity, pediatric, or infusion units.
  • Float nursing is a critical component of hospital operations, ensuring consistent patient care, supporting permanent staff, and enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nursing Director, Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Provides direct patient care, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, and monitoring, in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Uses the nursing process to effectively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
  • Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
  • Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice.
  • Conducts thorough physical assessments/reassessments and documents patient conditions accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Respond to changes in patient status and medical emergencies, following system policies, unit specific policies, unit-specific protocols.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and facilitate patient discharge planning.
  • Encourages and supports non-licensed personnel.
  • Interprets and implements physician orders.
  • Assist patients with daily living activities, adjusting care based on unit-specific patient needs.
  • Competently performs/assists with procedures that are routinely performed.
  • Documents accurately and efficiently as required and according to system and department policies.
  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and self-care instructions.
  • Serve as a flexible clinical resource, supporting permanent staff and maintaining operational stability across units.
  • Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
  • Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps.
  • Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.
  • Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admission to discharge.
  • Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: Huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of white boards.
  • Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.
  • Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patient's quality of care and the nurse's professional role.
  • Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit Performance Improvement Plan and makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
  • Follows hospital/department infection control policies.
  • Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Graduate of School of Nursing.
  • Current and unrestricted Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse.
  • Minimum of 5 years of acute care nursing experience, critical care experience preferred.
  • Current BLS-CPR, ACLS, and PALS
  • Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to learn quickly, analyze problems and communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and others on one-to-one basis.
  • Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
  • Strong critical thinking, adaptability, and communication skills to work effectively in multiple clinical environments.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
  • Float nurses work in a dynamic hospital environment, often moving between units with varying patient populations and acuity levels.
  • The role may involve standing for long periods, lifting or assisting patients, and using medical and office equipment.
  • Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for sustained periods, bending and stooping, and some lifting of 50-100 pounds at a time.
  • Noise levels are typically moderate, and nurses must maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safety protocols
  • The work environment may include physically confined spaces.
  • Many nursing skills require acute hearing ability, i.e. listening with stethoscope to breath sounds and heart sounds.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

"Experience Memorial" is more than a slogan, it's the care we provide our patients and it's the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.
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Lake Charles Memorial Health System is the only locally owned, regional community healthcare system in Lake Charles. The health system employs more than 2700 full-time, part-time and PRN employees and is the largest health system in the area. Memorial is a true community health system, run by a board of local volunteers from all walks of business, industry and public service. It is one of an elite group of health systems that belongs to the people of Southwest Louisiana and serves everyone regardless of age, race, gender or financial status.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Lake Charles, LA, US

Year founded

1952

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