Experience ~ Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
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Experience ~ Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
New
Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current certification required from one of the following: AWHONN ...
Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current certification required from one of the following: AWHONN ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
New
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
New
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Experience * Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport ...
Perinatal Rn information
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$34.67 - $36.57
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$36.57 - $38.48
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The median wage is $39.43 / hr.
$38.48 - $40.38
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How much do perinatal rn jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for perinatal rn in Texas is $41.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.05 and $45.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are some of the most common challenges Perinatal RNs face when caring for patients, and how are they typically addressed?
Perinatal RNs often encounter challenges such as managing high-risk pregnancies, supporting patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, and balancing the emotional needs of both mothers and families during stressful times. These challenges are addressed through ongoing clinical education, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams such as obstetricians and neonatologists, and utilizing strong communication and empathy skills. Hospitals also provide resources like debriefings and support groups to help nurses manage the emotional demands of the role.
How much does a perinatal nurse make?
Perinatal nurses typically earn a median annual salary of around $75,000, though this can vary based on experience, location, and healthcare facility. Salaries may increase with certifications such as Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) and advanced skills in maternal and neonatal care.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Perinatal RN?
To thrive as a Perinatal RN, you need a comprehensive understanding of maternal and newborn care, fetal monitoring, and labor and delivery processes, supported by an active RN license and experience in obstetrics. Familiarity with electronic fetal monitoring systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and neonatal resuscitation certification (such as NRP) is typically required. Compassion, effective communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are vital soft skills for supporting patients and families during childbirth. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensuring safe, high-quality care for mothers and infants during the critical perinatal period.
What is a Perinatal RN?
A Perinatal RN is a Registered Nurse who specializes in caring for patients during the period shortly before, during, and after pregnancy. Their responsibilities include providing prenatal education, monitoring the health of both mother and baby, assisting with labor and delivery, and supporting postpartum care. Perinatal RNs work closely with obstetricians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for families. They play a crucial role in identifying and managing complications that can arise during the perinatal period.
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CHRISTUS Health rating
6.7
Based on 528 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
530th of 887 rated healthcare providers
Job description
Description Our family centered care environment provides care to women and families of childbearing age, during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, as well as newborns during the neonatal period. Services include Level IV comprehensive maternal care during labor and delivery, family centered couplet care, Level II Neonatal Care, and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Join our growing team where CHRISTUS values are prioritized and all associates are celebrated and respected while fostering a strong commitment to cultivate a thriving workplace culture. Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
~ Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor
Current NRP certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
~ Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor
Current NRP certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS Health is a prominent name in the healthcare industry, with its headquarters situated in Irving, TX, USA. Established in 1999, the company has since been devoted to providing comprehensive care and extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. This not-for-profit health system primarily operates more than 600 healthcare services and programs, including long-term care facilities, health insurance products, community clinics, and outreach services, serving both urban and rural populations.
Industry
Outpatient health care
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Irving, TX, US
Year founded
1999