Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Attleboro, MA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Unit: 15-bed Labor and Delivery unit with inpatient rooming-in for infants; newborn nursery used as needed
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates and Adults
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Communication Method: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
• Charge Nurse: Not required or preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• AWHONN Beginner certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA
  • MA Statewide CORI release required and must be completed ASAP
• Immunizations and Testing:

  • Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
  • Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel)
  • N95 fit test within last 6 months (specific approved mask models)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of one Tdap after age 18, then Td every 10 years; medical declination requires documentation
  • TB testing: 2-step PPD or Qgold/Tspot within 90 days of start; chest x-ray and annual questionnaire for past positives
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Immune titer or 2 vaccines with 2 boosters required for negative/equivocal titers; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Immune titer with numerical value >10 or signed declination; 3 boosters required for negative/equivocal titers; declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines with 2 boosters required for negative/equivocal titers; no declinations accepted
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (September–April); medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Required; exemptions only accepted with signed medical or religious documentation
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, plain background) required 2 weeks prior to start
  • Compliance checklist, latex allergy questionnaire, personal information forms required prior to start
  • COVID-19 exemption forms required if applicable

References

• 2 professional references required for travel acute care positions, within 3 years of hire

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers will be screened for experience and considered
• Charge nurse duties are not required or preferred for this role
• Onsite N95 fit testing may be allowed on a case-by-case basis
• Facility does not accept declinations for MMR or Varicella vaccines
• Flu vaccine declinations accepted only for medical reasons with provider documentation
• Drug screen does not require marijuana testing
• Annual TB testing required only for ICU and ER candidates (not applicable here)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery unit caring for both neonates and adults during night shifts in Massachusetts.