Labor and Delivery RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM), totaling 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Not specified
• May be required to float to other units

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery (L&D) nursing experience required
• Prior travel experience preferred (not mandatory)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Skills Required

• IV start proficiency
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Strong L&D clinical skills

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (exceptions apply)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Notes

• Candidates may be required to complete fingerprinting at designated locations; results can take 1-2 weeks or longer if done by mail
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear before or shortly after start, with specific processes for pending results
• Facility-specific policies and documentation must be reviewed and signed as part of onboarding

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with strong clinical skills, EPIC experience, and required certifications who are interested in a 13-week travel contract in Columbus, Ohio.