OB-GYN RN Jobs Overview
Want to develop your career as an OB-GYN RN? Working in this nursing specialty gives you the opportunity to have a lasting impact in the rewarding field of women’s healthcare — not to mention a unique set of skills and knowledge that are in demand.
Whether you want to work in a hospital setting or in outpatient OB-GYN RN jobs (like in a medical office or fertility clinic), RN jobs in this specialty and others are available on IntelyCare’s nationwide job board. Search through the latest full-time, part-time, temporary, per diem, and contract RN positions and find the best opportunities to take you into the next phase of your nursing career.
Education, Certifications, and Skills Needed for OB-GYN RN Jobs
If you’re new to the field, becoming an OB-GYN RN starts with earning a nursing degree — an associate degree (ADN) or bachelor degree (BSN) — from an accredited institution and passing the NCLEX-RN so you can get a license to practice in your state. Having additional certifications and experience is a great way to get your application to the top of the stack. Consider adding certifications such as:
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
- Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP)
- Low-Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-LRN)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC)
Experience in related positions can also get your application a longer look with hiring managers. If you’ve worked as a labor and delivery RN, mother-baby RN, or certified nurse midwife, you already have many of the foundational skills and training needed to be successful as an OB-GYN RN, so be sure to highlight such roles in your application.
Resume and Cover Letter for Jobs as an OB-GYN RN
As you get ready to apply for your next job, it’s important to make sure that your RN resume is up to date and calibrated to the needs of your potential employer. How can you do that? Pay attention to the keywords and phrases used in the employer’s job posting and include them in your resume, when applicable. Doing this can help your resume stand out by getting through the filters of an employer’s applicant tracking system.
For example, if an employer’s job posting states that one responsibility is to “perform telephone triage of OB and GYN patients,” then you should be sure to include that phrasing in your resume if it’s part of your work experience.
As a hiring manager checks off key experience and qualifications on your resume, they’ll still be wondering what kind of an employee you are and how you might fit in their organization. This is where your RN cover letter comes into play. It gives you the opportunity to add more color to your application. If your resume lists your experience performing telephone triage, then your cover letter can talk about key learnings and skills you gained from doing so, and the value you can bring to the organization.
Interviewing for OB-GYN RN Jobs
Your resume and cover letter got you through the door, but the interview is what will get you the job. A hiring team uses this process not only to validate your experience, but also to assess your ability to fit within their organization’s mission and values.
As with anything in your career, the key to success is preparation. Before your interview, brush up on common nursing interview questions and rehearse your answers. This will give you more confidence heading into your interview and can also help you to identify key themes to focus on with the interviewer.
Salary for OB-GYN RN Positions
The average salary for an RN is around $94,480 per year (just over $45 per hour), but this will vary depending on your location, experience, and qualifications, and the specific facility where you’d be working. Here are five of the highest-paying states for RNs:
For a better idea of what an OB-GYN nurse salary would be in your area, be sure to check out the latest jobs posted on IntelyCare’s nationwide nursing job board.
Ready to Start Applying to OB-GYN RN Jobs?
If you’re tired of generic job boards that don’t understand the nursing profession (or experience), IntelyCare is here for you. Our nurse-founded company can help you find the right fit — check out the latest RN jobs in your area today.