Labor and Delivery Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (overtime after 48 hours)
• Every Other Week (EOW) schedule, float, and holiday shifts required
• Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system (no exceptions)
• Unit includes 15-bed OBED/Antepartum (caring for pregnancies >20 weeks), 11 labor beds, 2 operating rooms, and 2-bed PACU
• Radius rule: Candidates with permanent address within 50 miles of facility will not be considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
• Immunizations and titers required within 10 years or valid declination forms:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for Mother Baby, L&D, Nursery, ER units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year; annual TB testing required
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask-wearing)
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• National fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) effective 1/1/2026
• Employment application, proof of 2 references, and unit-specific skills checklist required
• Primary source verification of state license required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgments

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be willing to float and work holidays as scheduled
• Must provide current address with application to verify radius rule compliance

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses who are EPIC proficient and meet the licensure and certification requirements, seeking a travel contract opportunity in Virginia.