Labor and Delivery RN
Lexington, KY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Required Certifications and Skills

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AAP only
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• EPIC electronic health record system experience
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Kentucky
• NURSYS verification required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification matching specialty required prior to start (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask test annually (with waiver process if failed)
• TB testing: True 2-Step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • 2 MMR vaccines or IgG titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, series, or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or IgG titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing Online required prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for RNs in maternity services (updated annually)
• Pass/Fail EKG test required for Med Surg/Tele, Tele, and ICU units (may apply depending on unit)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required per specialty/unit

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) proficiency
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Notes

• Driver’s license required if driving is a major job function
• Badge photo required (clear, unedited, solid background)
• Separate background check approvals required for different facilities within the system
• Work history verification required if background check reveals issues (verify last 2 years, explain gaps over 30 days)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery unit with a reputable healthcare system in Kentucky, requiring solid clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and background standards.