Your job is more than a job. ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A 15K SIGN ON BONUS!! Delivering bundles of joy has got to be one of the most important jobs in the world. Right ? Of course, As a labor & delivery nurse, your empathy meter is off the charts . How could it not be? It's babies for goodness' sake. You bring psychological and emotional support, monitor mom and her newborn, and ensure the best medical care and resources when the need arises.