Labor & Delivery RN
Arlington, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery)

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Schedule Details

• Unit: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Schedule: 7 PM to 7 AM (Nights), 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: High-risk L&D with 16 labor rooms, 6 triage rooms, 6 antepartum rooms, and 3 ORs
• Level 3 NICU on site
• Teaching facility with resident coverage
• Common patient conditions: Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM), multiples, fetal anomalies, cardiac defects in mother or baby
• OR team handles scheduled C-sections and add-on cases during the day
• 24/7 in-house anesthesia coverage
• External cephalic versions performed during the day

Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact nursing license at time of submission
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Circulating skillset required
• Minimum 1+ year of L&D nursing experience (higher experience requirement prevails; here it is 1+ year)
• AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred but not required
• First-time travelers accepted

Staffing & Work Environment

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Average daily census: 15 patients
• Call: No call required
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Medication management system: Omnicell
• Documentation systems: EPIC and OBTV
• Communication method: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
• Scrubs provided
• EPIC training: Stork/OB module

Vaccination & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Medical or religious flu vaccine exemptions allowed but must comply with CMS guidelines and require documentation
• Other health requirements include:

  • Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test within last 12 months
  • Adult TDAP vaccine (required for Labor and Delivery unit)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Immunity or vaccination proof for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Masking required if flu vaccine exemption is granted

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, infection control, parking policies)
• Vendor Access Request (VAR) and facility background check through HireRight required

Additional Notes

• No call required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Scrubs provided
• EPIC training modules may require 5-8 hours to complete before start for some candidates
• Facility is a teaching hospital with resident coverage and a high-risk patient population

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with L&D experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with strong support and comprehensive orientation.