Labor & Delivery RN
Livingston, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Livingston, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, each 12.5 hours (19:30 to 6:30)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Unit: Labor & Delivery with floating to Antepartum, Postpartum, and PACU as needed
• Average Census: Approximately 19 patients daily, 26 beds/rooms
• Charting System: EPIC and Pyxis
• Scrubs: Provided; Labor & Delivery staff wear blue scrubs
• Call: Not required
• Weekend Policy: Every other weekend, based on unit needs
• Time Off: All requested time off must be submitted and approved before offer

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screening: Negative 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing (mandatory)
  • Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
  • Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (as applicable)
  • IV Therapy/Infusion exam
• Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG exams required with remediation policy in place
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Work History: Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history; New Jersey candidates require verification of at least 1 year prior to start with no gaps over 30 days

Additional Information

• Floating to related units (Antepartum, Postpartum, PACU) based on hospital needs
• Must complete facility-specific floating policy for every new assignment
• Orientation includes mandatory safety and annual education sign-offs
• Must complete electronic fetal monitoring certification (beginner level required for Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units)
• Facility requires acknowledgment of pass/fail testing if no valid competency exams on file
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation deadlines

Summary

This is a travel/contract Labor & Delivery RN position requiring a minimum of 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery experience and specific certifications including ACLS, BLS, and EFM. The role involves night shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio and requires flexibility to float to related units. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency documentation is mandatory prior to start.