Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Arlington, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
• Schedule: 7 PM to 7 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours each per week)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Unit Details:

  • High-risk Labor & Delivery unit
  • 16 labor rooms, 6 triage rooms, 6 antepartum rooms, 3 ORs
  • Level 3 NICU on site
  • Teaching facility with resident coverage
• Patient Population: Obstetric patients > 20 weeks gestation, including cases with preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, PPROM, multiples, fetal anomalies, and cardiac defects
• OR Team: Handles scheduled C-sections and add-on cases during the day
• Anesthesia: 24/7 in-house anesthesia coverage
• Procedures: External cephalic versions performed during the day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Circulating nurse skillset

Unit Information

• Average daily census: 15 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• No on-call required
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Medication management system: Omnicell
• Documentation systems: EPIC and OBTV
• Communication method: SBAR
• Scrubs provided
• EPIC training: Stork/OB module

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption is provided
• Fit test for N95 mask within last 12 months required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Adult TDAP vaccine required
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam within 1 year, including assessment of ability to meet physical demands

Compliance and Documentation

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Proof of I9, government-issued photo ID, and E-Verify
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, policies, and acknowledgements prior to start
• Submission of 2 clinical references
• Completion of competency exams and annual core training modules
• Candidate must complete vendor access request and facility background check process

Additional Notes

• No call required
• Candidates must wear both agency and facility badges at all times
• Facility requires review and signature of multiple policies and agreements prior to start
• EPIC training modules may require 5-8 hours to complete before start date for some candidates

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Labor & Delivery unit with a supportive team and advanced resources. Ideal for experienced L&D nurses seeking a travel contract in Virginia.