Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Willmar, MN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (L&D)

Location: Willmar, Minnesota
Facility: Rice Memorial Hospital, CentraCare Health System MSP
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• 12-hour shifts with every 3rd weekend required
• Shift options:

  • Week 1: 3x12 hour day or night shifts
  • Week 2: 2x12 hour day or night shifts
  • Or 3x12 hour day or night shifts per week
• Shift times: 06:45 AM - 07:15 PM & 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Minnesota RN License
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • AWHONN Intermediate (can submit without, must obtain upon offer)
  • Previous charge nurse experience
  • EPIC experience
  • Minimum 2 years of L&D experience

• Preferred:

  • AWHONN Advanced certification

• Traveler’s primary residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) preferred but not required

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required annually for RNs)
• Other competency exams as applicable (annual updates required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit testing for N95 masks (Halyard Fluid Shield or 3M 1860)
• Tdap vaccination (no religious declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per MN state guidelines (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required (time sensitive)
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
• Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines (time sensitive)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted with required documentation
• Drug testing within 1 year (9 panel acceptable)

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start (7-year search, SS trace, counties, sex offender, nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks required
• Two references from recent employers within 2 years
• Skills checklist required
• Education verification required (diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party verification)
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required (no starts with fingerprints pending)

Facility Specific Information

• Dress code must be reviewed prior to start (RRTs wear dove gray scrubs)
• Photo for badge required (grey background, no selfies, JPG format)
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
• Education modules completed during orientation (approx. 16 hours)
• COVID-19 policies and exemption forms in place (approval can take up to 3 weeks)
• Badge must be returned on last day of assignment

Important Notes

• Candidates must complete the Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing the contract to proceed with fingerprinting and clearance.
• Candidates cannot start without fingerprint clearance or an approved exemption/“more time needed” letter.
• If fingerprinting is required, candidates must complete it within 2 weeks of registration.
• Candidates must be prepared to travel to a livescan location if not within driving distance.

This position is ideal for experienced L&D RNs who meet the certification and licensing requirements and are comfortable with travel assignments in Minnesota.