Labor and Delivery Nurse
Liberal, KS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Liberal, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Discipline: Registered Nurse
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Labor and Delivery with 10 LDRP beds, 4 GYN beds, Post-op, 14 Well-baby beds, and 3 Special Care Nursery beds
• Patient Volume: Approximately 900 deliveries per year
• Team: 2 OB/GYN doctors and 3 pediatricians
• Floating: Required occasionally (expected 2-3 times during the 13-week contract) to Medical-Surgical, ICU, and ER
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Allowed and open for review
• Locals Allowed: Yes (with a rate adjustment)
• Radius Restriction: 80 miles
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and driver’s license must be carried during work hours
• Social Security card required
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Primary source verification of nursing license (NURSYS verification required)
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete employment application/resume
• Performance evaluations if previously worked over 1 year with the facility
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Health and Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (may be completed onsite if necessary)
• Immunizations and titers required or acceptable declinations for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual updates required
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Drug screening:

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
  • Urine drug screen required onsite on first day

Additional Notes

• Routine COVID-19 testing protocols apply based on community transmission levels; vaccinated staff may be exempt from routine testing
• Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be signed prior to start, including emergency data sheet, ethical concern form, authorization to release information, standards of behavior, and COVID-19 exemption/accommodation forms if applicable

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a busy Labor and Delivery unit with opportunities to float to other critical care areas. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience and required certifications, who are comfortable with occasional floating and weekend work every other week. First-time travel nurses are welcome.