New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP)

MetroWest Medical Center is hiring new graduate registered nurses for our Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) residency program. We are accepting applications for cohorts starting November 16th, 2026 and December 7th, 2026. This position is ideal for newly licensed RNs who are ready to launch their nursing career in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Clinical Setting

You will work in our Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum unit as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to women and newborns during labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period.

About the Program

Our LDRP RN Residency is a comprehensive 12-month new graduate program designed to help you successfully transition from student to professional nurse. The program combines expert mentorship, hands-on learning, and collaboration with experienced nurses and fellow new graduate RNs. You will develop delegation and priority-setting skills, learn to provide holistic patient care through interdisciplinary communication, and establish valuable professional relationships. The program includes opportunities to experience different shifts and patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and competent direct nursing care to assigned patients
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for assigned patients
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supervise staff to whom nursing care is appropriately delegated

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from a state-approved or accredited school of nursing
• Active RN license in your state of practice prior to the start date
• CPR certification
• Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment health screening, including a drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Medical Assistant, CNA, or PCA in LDRP or Women's Health
• Completion of a senior practicum or capstone experience in a Labor & Delivery or Postpartum unit

Compensation and Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 (paid as you go)
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package

Additional Requirements

Tenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Externship Opportunities

If you have not yet graduated, MetroWest Medical Center offers externships to help you build skills and gain hands-on experience while learning about our facility and the culture of specific units.