Labor & Delivery Nurse
Baton Rouge, LA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Night Shift)

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Primarily Labor & Delivery (80%) with some Maternal & Baby/Postpartum care (20%)
• Postpartum experience is required
• Weekend rotation/coverage details to be discussed during the interview
• Flexibility for schedule changes is desired by the unit leader
• Minimal Return to Office (RTO) expected
• Must have prior travel experience; local candidates will not be considered
• Backfill position starting in June

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• Postpartum experience
• Prior travel nursing experience (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual renewal
• 12-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required)
• Completion of facility-specific health and safety training, including respirator fit testing (may be completed onsite)
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG screenings (updated annually)
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Copy of valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Candidates must sign confidentiality and system access agreements prior to start
• Healthstream training courses assigned on first day of orientation; glucose testing requires completion of return demonstration
• Weekend coverage and schedule flexibility will be discussed during interview

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs with postpartum experience who are comfortable working night shifts and have prior travel nursing experience.