Labor and Delivery RN
Saint Paul, MN
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse: Labor and Delivery

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shifts: Day (4x8 hours, 7:00 to 15:30) or Evening (4x8 hours, 15:00 to 23:30) Hours: 8 hours per day, 32 hours per week Schedule: Works every other weekend Float: Will float Travelers: Accepts first-time travelers

Unit Details

• Unit: Labor and Delivery
• Rooms/Beds: 15
• Average Daily Census: 7, plus 4 on the Antepartum unit
• Visits per Day: 6
• Special Equipment: OBIX
• Procedures: Runs its own ORs; performs D&C, cerclages, and PPTL; hang mag

Patient Population

• High-risk and low-risk labor and delivery
• Preeclampsia, morbid obesity, and congenital complications
• Antepartum population

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Labor and Delivery experience (2 years)
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Experience in a hospital setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) certification
• Ability to scrub in surgical procedures

Onboarding Requirements

Background and Eligibility

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start date (standard 7-year search, including Minnesota statewide, SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 searches)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 1 year of start
• HHS/OIG check within 1 year of start
• Transcript or diploma for certain roles
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy fingerprint clearance; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending
• Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) search completed before each new pre-start assignment
• Primary source verification of license required

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Tdap required (must be given after age 11; declinations are not accepted; exemptions are reviewed case by case)
• TB test (1 PPD or T-spot/QFT) within 12 months of start, or a negative TB symptom screen with the required history; TB must be on file no later than 3 days after start
• Rubeola, mumps, and rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or a positive titer
• Hepatitis B: positive IgG titer, proof of a 3-dose series, or signed declination
• Varicella: positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines on or after the 1st birthday; medical and religious exemptions are not accepted
• Drug screen (9-panel or instant) within 1 year of start
• Respiratory safety (OSHA) clearance required before start for fit testing
• Latex-free facility; latex is not used on campus

Training and Competencies

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam required
• Skills checklist required annually
• Preorientation online modules must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login (estimated 3 to 9 hours)
• Photo for badge (passport-style headshot) on file within 48 hours of signing