Labor and Delivery RN
Troy, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery RN (LTA)

Location: Albany, New York
Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, immediate recovery, and postpartum.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being.
• Administer medications and coach patients through labor.
• Assist during delivery and educate families on infant care.
• Comfortable working in the OR setting and acting as baby RN.
• Work within an LDRP model level 1 with special care nursery; affiliated hospital aligns as level 3.
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Holiday/weekend requirement: Every other weekend; holidays discussed upon hire depending on time of year.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications & Licenses Required (Must be current and verifiable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• C-EFM (Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Valid RN license (state-specific verification required within 30 days of start)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine with booster proof (or approved exemption/declination where applicable).
• MMR vaccination or immunity proof.
• Fit test for appropriate mask type (if applicable).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series initiated prior to start.
• Influenza vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal).
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA TB test; chest x-ray if positive TB as per regional requirements.
• Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work (exam within last year).
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC).

Professional & Background Requirements

• Resume and skills checklist within the past year.
• Two professional references.
• Signed confidentiality, conflict of interest, code of conduct, and audit services forms.
• Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county) within 30 days of start, covering last 7 years.
• Education verification (highest degree or diploma/GED).
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) and OIG (Office of Inspector General) checks within 30 days.
• NSO (National Sex Offender) check within 30 days.
• System access form completed one week before start.
• Specialty-specific competency testing within the past year.
• Trinity profile and other agency-specific onboarding documentation as required.

Additional Notes

• This is a Long-Term Assignment (LTA).
• The role requires working night shifts and some holiday/weekend coverage.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced labor and delivery environment including OR settings.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Labor and Delivery RN position.