Labor and Delivery RN
Midland, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Midland, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Flexible start dates considered (must start on a Monday)
• Minimum contract length: 13 weeks
• Must work one holiday (both evening and day shifts)
• RN will rotate through triage, antepartum, labor, circulate, and transition (no post-partum)

Required Certifications

• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all clinical positions)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for Antepartum, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, NICU
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for ER, Interventional Radiology, Pediatrics, PACU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ER
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - preferred for Labor & Delivery (Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and all locations lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• State-specific background checks including Texas DPS Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry, and Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Drug screening (10-panel negative drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• N95 Fit Test within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• Annual flu vaccination or agency declination required (October 1 - March 31)
• TB screening (negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; chest x-ray if positive)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Confidentiality and security agreement, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklist must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• General competency exam within 1 year of start
• Age-specific competency exam within 1 year of start

Additional Information

• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgement required and updated annually

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must be prepared to rotate through multiple Labor and Delivery areas except post-partum
• Holiday work is mandatory (both evening and day shifts)

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in Texas with a minimum 13-week commitment.