Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Melbourne, FL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (L&D) - Travel/Contract

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period (unit dependent)
• On-Call: Yes, as needed
• Floating: Required to float within scope to all four hospitals in the system
• Block Scheduling: Possible, subject to manager approval

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• FHM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - required for all Labor and Delivery candidates
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - preferred
• AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced - preferred

Licensure

• Florida State or Compact License required at time of submission
• Pending licenses not accepted

Documentation System

• EPIC experience required

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references from authority figures (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) within the last 12 months
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31 - 3/31); medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Contracted hours guaranteed
• Scrubs provided (any color)

Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including international searches
• Monthly HHS/OIG checks
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting mandatory if no prior clearance)
• Education verification required; certain institutions are not accepted (facility-specific list applies)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (required by Florida law for all patient-facing candidates)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (strict shaving policy; PAPR not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Titers required within 5 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (must include marijuana; witnessed urine collection required for instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption documentation required annually

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Finalized Return to Office (RTO) schedule must be included with submission; no changes accepted after offer
• Must be willing to comply with facility-specific documents and attestations

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for experienced L&D RNs with EPIC experience who meet Florida licensure requirements and are comfortable with floating and weekend/on-call shifts.