Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Arlington, VA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3 shifts per week (3x12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: High-risk OB patients >20 weeks gestation
• Facility Features:

  • 16 labor rooms, 6 triage rooms, 6 antepartum rooms, 3 ORs
  • Level 3 NICU
  • Teaching facility with resident coverage
  • Common cases include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, PPROM, multiples, fetal anomalies, cardiac defects
• OR team handles scheduled and add-on C-sections during the day
• 24/7 in-house anesthesia coverage
• External cephalic versions performed during the day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Average daily census: 15 patients
• No call required
• Self-scheduling
• Medication management via Omnicell
• Documentation systems: EPIC and OBTV
• Communication method: SBAR
• Scrubs provided
• EPIC training: Stork/OB module required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Vaccination and Health Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption is provided
• Adult TDAP vaccine required
• Negative TB test (PPD, T-spot, or Q-Gold) within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required (specific mask brands accepted)
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, attesting ability to meet physical demands

Onboarding and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background checks: 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Completion of facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, code of ethics, dress code, parking forms, and safety manuals prior to start
• Completion of online and/or onsite EPIC training modules as required
• Candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exams and other required competency assessments
• Annual core training parts I, II, and III required
• Candidate must complete facility’s Vendor Access Request (VAR) and background check through HireRight prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travel nurses are accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• Radiation badge and attestation not applicable for this role
• Candidate must comply with all facility policies and complete all required documentation before starting assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and neonatal care.