What is the job outlook for a labor and delivery nurse?

The job outlook for labor and delivery nurses is very good due to the rapidly increasing demand.

The following factors contribute to labor and delivery nurse job growth:

- An aging population: As the population ages, more women are having babies at older ages. This trend is expected to continue, creating an ongoing need for skilled labor and delivery nurses.

- High turnover rates: The turnover rate for labor and delivery nurses is high, so there is always a high demand for experienced nurses.

- New regulations: New regulations that require a certain nurse:patient ratio in the labor and delivery unit have created the need for more healthcare facilities to hire extra labor and delivery nurses.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of registered nurses, which includes labor and delivery nurses, is projected to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

There are numerous career opportunities for RNs who are certified:

- Inpatient obstetrics

- Antepartum

- Postpartum

- The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

- Labor and Delivery

Salaries for labor and delivery nurses vary but is generally well above the median income in most locations around the United States.