Labor and Delivery RN
Saint Paul, MN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

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

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: High Risk Labor and Delivery RN
• Shift Options:

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3 shifts/week, 12 hours each)
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts/week, 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to postpartum unit within scope
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility Overview

• Type: Acute Care Teaching Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• Total Staffed Beds: 317
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Scrub Color: Provided by unit
• Parking:

  • First day free with validated ticket in Blue Ramp
  • Night shift parking free in ramp after first day
  • Day/Evening shift parking available at nearby lots for a fee

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year required (7-year statewide MN search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year required
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance mandatory before start (no pending fingerprints allowed)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months or as per history)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year (not required for client clearance)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start

Training and Documentation

• Completion of facility-specific preorientation online modules within 72 hours of login (approx. 11.5 hours for L&D RN)
• Annual skills checklist required
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required
• Badge photo (passport style) required within 48 hours of contract signing

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Guaranteed hours subject to client cancellation policy (up to 3 shifts may be canceled without penalty)
• References not required for client clearance
• Candidate must complete MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after contract signing to initiate fingerprinting process
• Parking fees apply after first day for day/evening shifts; night shift parking is free after first day

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract in a Level 3 trauma teaching hospital with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and advanced clinical skills.