Labor and Delivery Nurse
Lakin, KS
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lakin, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Must have at least 2 years of Labor & Delivery (L&D) nursing experience.
• Will float to Medical-Surgical and Emergency Room units as needed.
• Floating duties may include assisting with skilled swing bed patients, medical patients, or ER patients, either as a helper or with assigned patients.
• Every other weekend required.
• Block scheduling allowed.
• Locals accepted; first-time travelers not accepted.
• Start date: ASAP.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I-9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service).
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years. Includes Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and facility-level checks. Instant search acceptable but hits must be approved.
• Education verification: Transcript or diploma required; education verification acceptable if diploma/transcript unavailable.
• State-specific exclusion list check required.
• Physical exam: Initial and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year of start, updated annually. For past positives, clear chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start, updated annually.
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted).
• Complete employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually.
• Performance and internal evaluations required if previously worked with the agency (timeframes vary).

Required Immunizations and Health Documentation

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – March 31). Exemptions (medical/religious) require facility-specific forms and may require mask-wearing if approved.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination series (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer). Booster or signed declination accepted for low/equivocal titers.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination series (2 vaccines or positive titer). Booster or signed declination accepted for low/equivocal titers.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity by titer, vaccination series, or declination.

Certifications (Additional Recommended/Required)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for L&D and ER units; preferred for Med/Surg.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred for L&D and Med/Surg; required for ER.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred for ER, Med/Surg, and L&D.

Additional Notes

• Religious and medical exemptions for COVID-19 and flu vaccines must be completed on facility-specific forms and are subject to review.
• Facility-specific dementia training will be completed on day one.
• All time off requests (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application.

This position is ideal for experienced L&D nurses comfortable with floating to other units and working night shifts in a travel/contract role.