Labor and Delivery Nurse
Polson, MT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Polson, Montana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Facility & Unit Information

• Critical Access hospital with 22 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any (OR provided)
• Parking: No fee
• Floating: Required as needed between units
• Weekend shifts: Yes, evenly distributed among RNs
• On-call: No
• Block schedules: No
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 up to 6:1
• Special requirement: Experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation)
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, renewed annually
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search if applicable)
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation if working with out-of-state compact license in Washington (not applicable here but noted for reference)
• Drug screen attestation required if instant drug screen used

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start and annually thereafter, including:

  • Regulatory requirements for RNs
  • Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery nursing
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)

Work Environment & Schedule

• Night shift with 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Floating between units as needed
• Weekend shifts required, distributed evenly
• No on-call or block scheduling required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidate must be able to work in a critical access hospital setting with flexible floating
• Electronic charting via Epic system

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract in a rural critical access hospital with a supportive team environment and flexible scheduling.