Labor and Delivery RN
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Labor and Delivery RN

Location: Lafayette, Indiana Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 12 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 4x12 hours (18:00 to 06:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 48 per week
• Holidays: Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Float: Required, MCH float

Required Qualifications

• State license: Valid RN license in Indiana. In-state Indiana RN license required. Pending licenses not accepted. License must be verified through the primary source (IN.gov) within 30 days before start.
• Experience: 1.5 years of Labor and Delivery experience
• Recent experience: Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only; RQI accepted)
  • ACLS (AHA only; RQI accepted)
  • NRP (AHA NRP only)
  • FHM
• Equipment experience:

  • CADD epidural pumps
  • Alaris IV pumps
  • Philips monitoring, wired and wireless
  • Periwatch
  • Hillrom labor beds
  • Draeger Radiant warmers

Certifications Required by Cost Center

Confirm with the recruiter, as these depend on the cost center:

• PALS
• Chemotherapy (CHEMO)
• TNCC
• EFM
• NIH Stroke Certification

Clinical Environment

• Facility type: Short-term acute care
• Staffing ratios: Follows AWHONN guidelines where possible: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 when not in active labor, and up to 1:3 for triage or antepartum patients. Nurses may take an additional patient during busy periods.
• Patient types: Labor, induction, scheduled and unscheduled C-sections, C-section with salpingectomy, SROM, PPROM, hypertension, preeclampsia, antepartum patients, and triage patients
• Equipment: CADD epidural pumps, birthing balls and peanut balls, Alaris IV pumps, Philips wired and wireless monitoring, Periwatch (vigilance being added in June), Steadys, Hillrom labor beds, Draeger Radiant warmers, vein light, and VScan

Onboarding and Compliance

• Background check: Required within 90 days of start, covering 7 years. Includes SSN trace, county and statewide criminal, national sex offender, FACIS Level III, and name changes and aliases. Education verification is required for new travelers.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Education: Official transcript or official diploma required. May be pending at start but must be obtained.
• Identification: Valid driver's license or passport (clear copy)
• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (amphetamines or methamphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP). Instant tests not accepted.
• TB: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start. TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, mumps, and rubella: positive titer or 2 documented vaccines. Declinations not accepted.
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 documented vaccines. Declinations and history of varicella not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: series, titer, or signed declination
  • Tdap: preferred, not required
• Influenza: Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical or religious exemption required. Declinations not accepted.
• Respirator fit test: Within 12 months of start, including make, model, size, and date
• Color vision test: Ishihara exam or online test (100% required)
• References: Minimum of 2 from recent employment, verified within 2 years. Reference contacts must hold a charge, manager, supervisor, or higher title.
• Employment history: Application must include work history for the past 7 years. Gaps of 30 days or more must be explained.
• Skills checklist: Completed within 12 months of start and annually thereafter