Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Maryville, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience (no first-time travelers)
• Must have BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications
• At least 1 year of EPIC experience required
• Floating to other units required based on skill set
• Weekend coverage and on-call duties required

Clinical Skills & Special Procedures

• Triage assessments
• Inductions
• Cesareans
• External versions
• Non-Stress Tests (NSTs)
• Circumcisions
• Newborn resuscitation/stabilization
• Magnesium Sulfate administration

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only, valid and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only, valid and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Advanced NRP required, AHA only, valid and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): Required as applicable, 2-year expiration
• STABLE Certification: Required for L&D and NICU, cannot expire during assignment
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI: Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs; must be current and valid
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER candidates; valid and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course): Required for ER and Pediatric ER; valid and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, Med Surg/Telemetry, Stepdown, ER, Pediatric ER, PCU, PACU, Observation Unit, LTACH, IR, and Endoscopy; valid and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• Lactation Certificate: Required for all Women’s RN candidates (L&D, Mother/Baby); valid and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• State RN License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start, license cannot expire within 30 days of start

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 12 months, including 7-year history and alias searches
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Physical exam within 1 year, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required (not required for 100% remote)
• Respirator Fit Test to be completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for badge with specific background and quality requirements

Orientation & Testing

• Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment
• Pass/Fail testing (Medication and Arrhythmia exams) required for RNs; two attempts allowed, 84% passing score
• Core Competency training (Parts I, II, III) required annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required annually
• Color Blind Testing required for Emergency Department and Pediatric ER nurses
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for RNs

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed and renewed annually
• No first-time travelers; must have prior L&D experience
• Weekend and on-call coverage required
• Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup
• Background checks and certifications must be current and valid at start and throughout assignment
• Facility is latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable

This position offers a comprehensive clinical experience in a hospital setting with a focus on Labor & Delivery and newborn care, requiring strong certifications and compliance with health and safety standards.