Labor and Delivery RN
Flagstaff, AZ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units
• Responsibilities include OB Triage, labor support, circulating during C-sections, postpartum couplet care, and transitioning newborns
• Shift schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (variable day or night shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Weekend work as needed
• On-call required: approximately 1-2 twelve-hour shifts per 8-week schedule (may be day or night with appropriate turnaround time)
• Floating only within the department
• Locals accepted
• Unit manager approval required for return-to-office (RTO) restrictions and blocked scheduling considerations
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week; facility may call off up to 6 shifts during the 13-week assignment

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Teaching hospital with Level I trauma designation
• 268 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: any color allowed for RNs
• Adherence to quality and patient safety standards, including barcode medication administration (BCMA), is expected

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Current Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask (N95) required within 1 year and updated annually; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year and updated annually; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required for past positives
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or proof of 2 MMR vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, 3-dose vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form required for 2025-2026 season; decliners must wear a mask when not eating or drinking
• COVID vaccination series or declination with facility-specific form required
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine test within 30 days of start and updated annually

Documentation and Background Checks

• Employment application covering last 3 years with documented gaps over 30 days (resume alone insufficient)
• Verification of 3 years of work history
• Two professional references required (one from most recent employer within 1 year, second within 2 years)
• Background checks within 30 days of start including:

  • 7-year criminal background check
  • SSN trace
  • National sex offender search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Arizona fingerprint card may be required depending on specialty (not typically for RN Labor & Delivery)
• Photo for badge required (clear headshot with preferred clear background)
• Completion and signing of facility-specific confidentiality, substance abuse screening, professional attire, and security question forms prior to start

Additional Notes

• Floating limited to Labor & Delivery department only
• Unit manager approval required for scheduling flexibility and return-to-office considerations
• Facility allows RN scrub color choice
• On-call shifts require appropriate turnaround time between shifts

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care teaching hospital in Arizona. First-time travelers are welcome.