Labor and Delivery Nurse
Tyler, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Tyler, Texas
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery
• Required to chart using Epic electronic health record system
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in the specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience is required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN certifications (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable: PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI

Licensure and Verification

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Texas with primary source verification
• NURSYS verification required
• Driver’s License or State ID required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, additional documentation required
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination/booster as applicable)
  • Varicella (or documented history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Work history verification covering 7 years
• Fingerprinting required for certain states (not applicable in Texas)

Competency and Documentation

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Color blindness test (online version accepted)
• Core competency exams as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Clear headshot photo for badge

Additional Notes

• Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this travel assignment (Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris)
• Must complete employment application/resume submission
• Internal E-Verify and attestation requirements apply

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Prior travel nursing experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP certification
• AWHONN certifications: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced