Labor & Delivery RN
Jacksonville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 4x12 hour shifts, nights (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend shifts required
• No call responsibilities
• Must be willing to float as needed
• Unit size: 10 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on labor stage
• Provides direct care to obstetrical patients including assessment, medication administration, provider order execution, documentation, and communication with care team
• Adheres to hospital policies and accreditation standards
• Block scheduling requests cannot be accommodated
• Candidates must be outside a 50-mile radius (no local candidates)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• Current certifications (must be valid prior to start):

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • STABLE certification

Additional Requirements and Information

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG screenings required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted as final)
• Health documents required: Physical exam within 1 year, immunizations/vaccinations (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination during flu season), negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, COVID vaccination proof or declination form if unvaccinated
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed and signed prior to start, including confidentiality, code of conduct, TB questionnaire, COVID-19 screening, and others as applicable
• Orientation includes LMS modules and may require completion of additional training such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) for ER nurses
• Flu vaccine required during flu season with medical or religious exemptions evaluated annually
• Ratio and care intensity vary based on labor stage; direct patient care focus on obstetrical patients

Summary

This is a night shift travel nursing contract for Labor and Delivery requiring 1 year of clinical experience and multiple current certifications. The role involves direct patient care in a 10-bed unit with variable nurse-to-patient ratios. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, float as needed, and comply with extensive background, health, and facility-specific requirements. Meditech experience is preferred but training is provided.