Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Lansing, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

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

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Float between Labor & Delivery (L&D), Mother Baby, and Obstetric Special Care units based on census and staffing needs.
• Shifts assigned variably; not alternating shifts.
• Shift options: Day or Night, 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours (36 hours/week typical).
• Weekend requirement: Work 3 weekends per 4-week schedule.
• No on-call required.
• Locals accepted; no local radius restrictions.
• Pending license accepted if active by start date.
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) requests at profile submission; no approvals after contract signing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • AWHONN (Advanced or Intermediate level)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system.

Work Environment

• Facility is a Magnet-recognized, teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation.
• L&D unit includes 12 Labor/Delivery/Recovery rooms, 3 Operating Rooms, 6 OB triage beds, and 8 OB Special Care beds.
• Mother Baby Center has 34 rooms providing postpartum and newborn care; recognized as Baby Friendly.
• Staffing model follows AWHONN guidelines.

Hours & Scheduling

• Guaranteed hours:

  • 36 hours for 3 shifts (12 hours each)
  • 48 hours for 4 shifts (12 hours each)
  • 40 hours for shifts under 12 hours (8 or 10-hour shifts)
• Block scheduling accommodation: To be determined.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 30 days of assignment start, including:

  • 7-year multi-state/multi-county criminal history
  • Social Security Number trace
  • National Sex Offender Database search
  • FACIS Level 3 search
  • Education verification (highest level required)
• Drug screening: 10-panel with THC, within 30 days of start; medical marijuana cards or dilute screens not accepted.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, noting latex sensitivity.
• Immunizations and titers required or documented immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or titers)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titers)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccination series, or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; if positive PPD, negative chest x-ray plus TB questionnaire required annually.
• OSHA Respirator Fit Mask form completed at least 1 week prior to start; fit testing done onsite.
• Flu vaccination or declination required for start dates during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Facility-specific modules completed onsite at orientation; some units require pre-start modules (not billable).

Additional Requirements

• Resume with 7-year work history and 2 references from previous employers.
• Skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required.
• Must agree to float within scope between L&D and Mother Baby units.

Summary

This travel RN role in Labor and Delivery requires a minimum of 2 years L&D experience, prior travel nursing experience, and multiple certifications including AWHONN and NRP. The position involves floating between L&D, Mother Baby, and OB Special Care units with a commitment to weekend shifts. The facility uses EPIC for charting and maintains Magnet and Level 1 Trauma status. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory.

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