Labor & Delivery/Postpartum/Newborn RN
Salem, MA
Access Healthcare
3x8 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery RN

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Rotating day shifts with some evening and night rotations as needed (due to union agreement, no straight day shifts)
• Schedule includes 1 night of call and every other weekend (EOW) coverage
• Unit: 25-bed Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Unit including Labor & Delivery (L&D), Postpartum (PP), Newborn Nursery (NBN), 2 Operating Rooms (ORs), 2 Recovery Rooms (RRs), and 2 Antepartum (ANU) rooms
• Patient Ratio:

  • L&D: 1:2-3 during evaluations, 1:1 during active labor, magnesium drip or epidural
  • Postpartum: 1:3-4
• Average daily census: 15-25 mothers, babies, and labors
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: EPIC
• Floating: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Circulate, and Newborn Care
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification, renewed every 2 years
• Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Must have documentation of:

  • TB test within 3 months of start date (or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test)
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (no exemptions)
  • MMR vaccination or immunity proof
  • Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year of start date
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity (strongly preferred)
• Background checks and verifications required including:

  • Criminal background check
  • Massachusetts CORI check
  • National sex offender registry check
  • Exclusion list checks (OIG, GSA, Medicaid)
• Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 1 year of start date
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required

Additional Information

• This is a travel nursing assignment with rotating shifts primarily during the day but includes evenings and nights as needed
• The unit cares for laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns with a variety of acuity levels
• Union agreement impacts shift scheduling
• No floating required

Summary

This is a travel RN position for an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse with strong skills in postpartum and newborn care. The role requires a Massachusetts RN license, specific certifications, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The position involves rotating shifts with some night and weekend coverage. Compliance with extensive health, background, and credentialing requirements is mandatory.