Labor and Delivery RN
New Brunswick, NJ
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• No call, no floating required
• Unit size: Level 4, 24 beds
• Required experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Travel pairs not accepted
• Return to office (RTO) documentation required at time of submission; manager requests no more than 7 days maximum

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Must be completed through AHA/AAP
• AWOHNN Intermediate, Advanced, or C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required for Labor and Delivery; can obtain C-EFM prior to start if not currently certified
• Adult IV Therapy Course (CNJNE) – Required for all RNs who have worked in New Jersey; must pass with 80% or higher
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Testing (Medication Exam, IV Challenge Exam if no IV Certification)
• State RN License (copy required) with Primary Source Verification (NURSYS)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)

Required Exams and Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (2 attempts allowed; not required for Labor and Delivery)
• IV Therapy/Infusion Exam (required for all RNs except at this facility)
• IV Push Medications Competency Exam (not required at this facility)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the last 7 years, including SSN trace and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches within 30 days of start
• Physical exam or fit-to-work statement from a physician (no annual update required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (marijuana not required) and on-site drug screen at assignment start
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot within 3 months) or chest x-ray if indicated
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis C – Negative or non-reactive antibody required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation for current flu season or approved medical/religious exemption

Additional Requirements

• 3 professional references required (at least one supervisor-level)
• Employment application must show a minimum of 2 years acute care experience
• Work history verification required for at least 1 year prior to start date (New Jersey candidates)
• Skills checklist required
• Photo for badge: shoulders up, plain solid background, no driver’s license or other photo types
• Completion of mandatory hospital orientation and training modules (~8 hours) prior to assignment
• Completion of IV certification modules if no prior certification, including successful IV stick sign-offs during orientation

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Labor and Delivery experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• IV Certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (including EKG and Medication exams)
• Copy of Professional State License
• State License Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Notes

• Candidates without current IV certification must complete the IV course or pass the IV Challenge Exam with 80% or higher and demonstrate competency with IV sticks before unit orientation completion.
• Failure to pass required exams after two attempts may result in cancellation of the assignment.
• COVID-19 booster attestation required if not eligible for vaccination prior to contract start.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in New Jersey with a well-defined orientation and certification process.