Labor and Delivery RN
Thomasville, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (L&D) - Travel/Contract

Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
• Patient Volume: 650-700 deliveries per year
• Unit Breakdown: 2 triage beds, 5 labor beds, C-section OR, recovery room
• Schedule: Some weekends and holidays required
• Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from offer
• Possible extension after initial 13-week assignment
• Minimal to no Return to Origin (RTO) allowed (must be included on submission)
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Intermediate

Required Skills

• Fetal Monitoring (FM) - Intermediate level
• Circulate in OR
• IV Start
• Medical Screening Exam

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent Labor & Delivery experience required
• Preferred: 2+ years L&D experience
• Prior travel experience is REQUIRED (e.g., must have completed at least one prior travel contract)

Dress Code

• Royal Blue scrubs required (not provided)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year and updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fit test completed onsite at no cost
• Immunizations and titers required or acceptable declination forms for:

  • TB (QGold or TSPOT within 30 days; no PPDs accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for L&D and Mother & Baby)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season unless approved medical/religious exemption is granted
• TB Questionnaire required within 30 days of start

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Employment verification including SSN trace, counties, national sex offender, FACIS Level 3, nationwide checks
• Education verification (diploma or transcript accepted)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• State license primary source verification
• Drug testing and health documents as above
• Two recent supervisor/manager references verified within 12 months
• Performance and internal evaluations if previously worked with the facility over 1 year

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of assigned HealthStream modules prior to first day
• Submission of a professional photo for badge within 24 hours of signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms including IS115 and IS119 forms (time sensitive, wet or DocuSign signature required)
• Review of facility dress code and flu exemption forms if applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing and able to complete fingerprinting in Georgia if not already residing in the state (30-day grace period allowed)
• Documentation must be submitted in the order requested by the facility checklist
• Flu vaccine deadline: November 21st for flu season compliance

This position is ideal for experienced L&D nurses with prior travel contract experience looking for a 3-month travel assignment in Georgia with a reputable healthcare facility.