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

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36

Job Description

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts per week.
• May be required to float to other units as needed.
• Estimated patient ratios not specified.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required.

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• High school diploma or GED verification (for certain candidates).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease.
• Required immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference).
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates.
• Skills checklist required.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (check with recruiter).

Facility Specific Notes

• Fingerprinting results must be completed and approved prior to start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service of 90+ days or results are older than 1 year.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start.
• Parking permits available for agency staff (costs and options vary).

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity with night shifts in Ohio.