Labor and Delivery RN
Lafayette, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,097/weekOverview
- Start Date12/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Labor and Delivery RN
Location: Lafayette, Indiana Contract Length: 12 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Facility Type: Short-term acute care Parking: Free
Schedule
- Shift: Day, 4x12 hours (6:00 to 18:30)
- Hours: 12 per day, 48 per week
- Holidays: Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Indiana, in hand before starting (pending licenses not accepted)
- Labor and Delivery experience (1.5 years)
- Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with pregnancy induced hypertension
- C-section with salpingectomy
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure), AHA NRP only
- FHM
Clinical Scope
- Unit: Labor and Delivery, with float to MCH
- Staffing ratios: AWHONN guidelines, typically 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 when not in active labor, and up to 1:3 for triage or antepartum patients. Nurses may take an additional patient during busy periods.
- Patient care: Labor and induction, scheduled and unscheduled C-sections, C-section with salpingectomy, SROM, PPROM, hypertension, preeclampsia, antepartum patients, and triage patients
- Equipment: CADD epidural pumps, birthing and peanut balls, Alaris IV pumps, Philips wired and wireless monitoring, Periwatch (vigilance, adding in June), Steadys, Hillrom labor beds, Draeger Radiant warmers, vein light, and VScan
Competencies and Testing
- Medication/pharmacology competency exam (not required for techs or RRTs)
- Color vision test (Ishihara or online test, minimum score 100%)
- Unit competency exam
- Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
Health Requirements
- Physical exam: Within 12 months of start
- TB: PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year. A TB questionnaire is required annually. Positive results require a chest X-ray within 2 years and proof of past positive.
- Immunity: Positive titer or 2 documented vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. Declinations and exemptions are not accepted, and varicella history is not accepted.
- Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination
- Tdap: Preferred, not required
- Drug screen: 10-panel (amphetamines or methamphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP) within 12 months. Instant tests not accepted.
- Influenza: Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required. Declinations not accepted.
- N95 fit test: Within 12 months, with approved respirators. On-site testing is a last resort and is not available at all campuses.
Background and Documentation
- Background check: Within 90 days of start, covering 7 years of history
- Sanctions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG): Within 30 days of start
- Education verification: Completed by a third party
- License verification: Through the primary source, within 30 days before start, including expiration date and any disciplinary actions
- References: 2 recent references from charge, manager, supervisor, or above, verified within 2 years
- Employment application: Current, with work history. Gaps of 30 days or more must be explained.
- Identification: Valid driver's license or passport (clear copy)
- Facility forms: Compliance checklist, confidentiality agreement, traveler profile, policy information, orientation, and assurance packet. Many are time-sensitive.
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Lafayette, IN
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:- Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
- Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
- Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
- The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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