Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Carmel, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Serve as primary coordinator for all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard for specialty (recommend verifying with recruiter).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license valid in Indiana (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start).
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics
• NRP Advanced (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted). If negative titer, two doses of MMR vaccine four weeks apart required.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted but mask required.
• Documented proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological evidence of immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within one year showing no infection, and TB questionnaire completed (updated annually).
• 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes prior to start.

Other Requirements

• Fit Test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Health statement or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must match address requirements for compact license if applicable).
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Employment verification for past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start.
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Pharmacology exam (minimum 80% score) prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Specialty exam (minimum 80% or national benchmark) prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Color vision test prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics completed within one year of start and updated every 3 years.
• Fetal monitoring certification if not covered on competency exam (AWHONN, Relias, or equivalent within past 2 years).
• Completion of onboarding requirements and attestations prior to or at start.
• Professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment.
• Resume/profile submission required.
• Badge photo with white or blue background.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position specializing in Labor and Delivery in Carmel, Indiana, with a 13-week contract. The role requires comprehensive nursing skills in labor and delivery, coordination of patient care, and discharge planning. Candidates must meet extensive immunization, certification, and background check requirements, including specialized certifications such as NRP and ACLS. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: Candidates should verify specific years of experience requirements and any additional facility-specific requirements with the recruiter.