Labor and Delivery RN
Hoffman Estates, IL
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery (Travel)

Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Facility: ILARL St Alexius Medical Center
Hospital System: Ascension Health
Unit: 6 East, Labor and Delivery
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide nursing care in the Labor and Delivery unit at Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Must be AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics certified
• Current Nursing License – Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID – Must be current and valid

Required Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam – Minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years
• Ascension Specialty Exam – Minimum 80% or national benchmark passing score, updated every 3 years
• Ascension Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out – Cerner system competency test
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Includes testing for 12 drug categories, completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding – Completed onsite
• Ascension Biometric Consent
• Ascension Nova StatStrip – Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions
• Ascension Badge Photo – Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background
• Ascension Profile – Resume or professional profile submission
• Ascension 2 Professional References – At least two professional references required
• Ascension Criminal Background Check – Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) – Run within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Education Verification – Verification of relevant education within 90 days of start
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions
• Ascension Employment Verification – Third-party employment verification for past 7 years, updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B – Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Varicella – Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) – Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine – Recommended during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Required within 30 days prior to start
• Fit Test – Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite
• Health Statement – Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension Color Vision – Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years

Additional Notes

• Pharmacology and specialty exams allow only two attempts.
• All required documentation must be uploaded and verified prior to or at onboarding.
• Some onboarding checklists and attestations are completed onsite or by the agency.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require mask wearing during flu season.

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, testing, and health requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.