Labor and Delivery RN
Saratoga Springs, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Labor and Delivery.
• Nursery skills are required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification.
• Nursery experience.

Location Restriction

• Candidates with a primary residence within 50 miles of the facility are restricted from contracting if residing in any of these counties:
  Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including 7-year search, SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry, and annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (specific LabCorp panel required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must complete onsite Occupational Health physical including TSH Medical History form.
• Fit test for N95 mask (3M 1870 quantitative test required if done externally).
• Negative TB test: 2-step PPD within 1 year and 3 months of start or Quantiferon Gold within 1 year; chest X-ray if prior positive PPD.
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 MMR boosters or positive titer required.
  • Mumps – 2 MMR boosters or positive titer required.
  • Rubella – 2 MMR boosters or positive titer required.
  • Hepatitis B – Titer, declination, or vaccine series (3 doses).
  • Varicella – 2 boosters or positive titer required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 5th, 2024. Masking required if exemption approved.
• Passport-style photo for badge with specific guidelines (plain background, no hats/sunglasses, neutral/friendly expression).
• Completion of virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules prior to start date.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color blindness test preferred.
• Advanced EKG/ECG test with remediation process if needed (maximum 3 attempts).

Additional Notes

• Must comply with facility-specific forms and assessments including lift assessment (typically 25 lbs), FCRA authorization release, ECG study guide review, and PPD questionnaire.
• Occupational Health services billed to agency.
• References: 2 professional references required for travel, allied, and per diem acute care roles (within 2 years).

This position offers a focused Labor and Delivery nursing role requiring strong clinical experience, certifications, and compliance with New York state and facility-specific regulations.