High Risk Labor and Delivery RN
Saint Paul, MN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: High Risk Labor and Delivery RN
• Shift Options:

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3 shifts of 12 hours)
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to postpartum unit
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Required Experience & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Minnesota (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license for Minnesota (pending license accepted)

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute care teaching hospital with Level 3 trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 317
• Charting system: Epic (Excellian)
• Scrub color provided by unit
• Parking: First day free with validation; subsequent parking fees apply depending on shift and location

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year required (7-year standard MN statewide search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance mandatory before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless approved “more time needed” letter is provided
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) with no declinations accepted unless approved exemption (exemptions restrict patient care areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer required, no exemptions for patient-facing roles
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity or vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination series, no exemptions accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year, not required for client clearance but must be current
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start for fit testing

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of facility-specific preorientation online modules within 72 hours of receiving login; modules take 3-9 hours depending on specialty
• Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Badge request process required prior to start

Additional Notes

• No on-call required
• Guaranteed hours subject to client cancellation policy (client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty)
• References not required for client clearance and will not delay start date
• Candidates must comply with all state and facility-specific credentialing and compliance requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract in a Level 3 trauma teaching hospital environment with specialized high-risk OB care.