Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse
Maryville, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (Travel/Contract)

Location: Maryville, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery - OBGYN
• Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (12-hour night shifts)
• Weekend Coverage: Every 3rd weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• Unit accepts first-time travelers depending on experience

Required Certifications

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

Patient Age Group

• Neonates
• Adults

Required Skills and Competencies

• Labor and Delivery procedures
• Non-Stress Test (NST)
• Oxytocin Challenge Test (OCT)
• Sterile Vaginal Exam
• Triage of Obstetrical Patients
• Use of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Spiral Electrode Placement
• External & Internal Fetal Monitoring
• Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC) Placement and Calibration
• Recognition and Treatment of Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate Patterns
• Administration of Blood & Blood Products
• Drawing Venous Blood
• Start & Maintain Peripheral IVs
• Use of Infusion Pumps / Drips / IV Monitoring
• Circulate and Recover for C-Section
• Epidural Anesthesia assistance

Systems Used

• Medication System: Pyxis
• Documentation System: Meditech

Scrubs

• Provided

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• Background Check (within 1 year, covering last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check (annual)
• HHS/OIG check (annual)
• Education Verification (Transcript or Diploma acceptable)
• Illinois Adult Abuse Registry Search (required, can pend at start)
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Pass/Fail Testing (Medication and Glucose Meter exam during orientation; two attempts allowed)
• Competency Exams (Medication/Pharmacology, minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Fit Mask Testing (within 12 months)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
  • TB Questionnaire (if applicable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, or history)
• Drug Testing (9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year)
• Flu Vaccination (strongly recommended but not required)
• COVID-19 Exemptions (Medical and Religious allowed with proper documentation)

History and Verification Requirements

• 2 Professional References (within 2 years)
• Resume/Employment Application required
• Skills Checklist (annual)
• Work History Verification (7 years, attestations allowed after 3 attempts)
• Application must include 7 years of history

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs comfortable with night shifts and weekend coverage, who meet the certification and compliance requirements listed above.