Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Oxford, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (L&D/OB)

Location: Oxford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Labor & Delivery / Obstetrics Registered Nurse
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina required
• 2 years of nursing experience preferred (highest requirement)
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required)
• EMR system: MEDITECH (experience not required)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required prior to start and must be current
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all candidates
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for L&D
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required for all L&D; AWHONN certification required (intermediate or advanced, updated every 2 years)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred, required for ER, ICU, OR (not specifically required for L&D)
• STABLE – Preferred for L&D

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Check: 7-year criminal check within a year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for every contract renewal/extension
• Education Verification (diploma acceptable if education cannot be verified)
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (required for all RNs)
• Competency Exams including Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (declination acceptable)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 4 weeks of start
• Immunity or vaccination or declination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel Drug Screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/18 - 03/31)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually
• Performance evaluations if previously worked with the system over 1 year
• Internal evaluations if previously worked with the system over 2 years

This position is ideal for RNs with L&D/OB experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, and health requirements is mandatory.