Labor & Delivery RN
Nashville, TN
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Position is for an LDRP nurse working between Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Mother-Baby units.
• Requires experience in both L&D and Mother-Baby care.
• Must be comfortable working with the prison population.
• Orientation includes two 8-hour shifts followed by two 12-hour shifts with the department.
• Both first-time travelers and local nurses are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year.
• Maternal-Newborn nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications required and must be valid throughout assignment:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
  • AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification.
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB).

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service).
• Social Security Number or Card for system access.
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually or per contract renewal.
• Physical exam completed after signing, updated annually, attesting to ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit mask test updated annually (3M 1860s, 1860, or 1870+ masks only).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months to 1 year.
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccination (1 adult dose required).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations as applicable.
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen including marijuana, completed annually.
• COVID-19 vaccination required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions considered.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required year-round.

Orientation & Training Requirements

• Orientation guidebook and travel packet must be reviewed and brought to orientation.
• Completion of facility-specific LMS education modules 5 days prior to start (4-8 hours depending on unit).
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and pass/fail testing (EKG/medication) as applicable.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing and safety manuals required prior to start.
• Must sign confidentiality agreement, compliance acknowledgment, and other facility-required forms before start.

Additional Notes

• Must be willing to float between L&D and Mother-Baby units.
• Must carry a passport-style photo (white background, no hats/masks/sunglasses) for badge issuance.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required.
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the facility for over 1 year.

This position offers a specialized nursing role in Labor and Delivery with a focus on both maternal and neonatal care, requiring specific certifications and comfort working with diverse patient populations including incarcerated individuals.