Labor and Delivery RN
Columbus, OH
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Breakdown – RN Women & Infant Float Pool

1. Position Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Women & Infant Float Pool
• Facility: Ohio State University hospital system
• Unit Level: Level 4 Maternity Center

• Tier: Tier 4 Travel Compliance

   

2. Shift and Schedule

• Shift: Night shift
• Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Required.
• Call: Required.
• Holiday Rotation: Required.
• RTO (Requested Time Off): Must be submitted with the application and included in the contract.

3. Floating Requirements

The RN must be willing to float between all three units:

• Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Maternal Special Care
• Postpartum

Candidates should be comfortable providing care across these women's and newborn care settings.

4. Mandatory Certifications

• ACLS – American Heart Association requirements are not explicitly stated for this posting.
• AWHONN Intermediate
• BLS – American Heart Association only.
• NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Preferred certifications:

• AWHONN Advanced
• CEFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

5. Experience Requirements

• Minimum experience: 2 years listed in the job requirements.
• Previous charge nurse experience: Preferred.
• Must have a valid RN license in hand at submission.
• A valid compact license or applicable state license is required.
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.

6. Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

Labor & Delivery / Maternal Care

• Antepartum and high-risk antepartum care
• Cesarean section and vaginal delivery
• Use of external fetal heart monitoring (EFM)
• Non-stress tests (NST)
• Pitocin (oxytocin) administration
• Magnesium sulfate therapy
• Management of pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Antihypertensive and antiseizure medications
• Post-epidural management
• Postpartum hemorrhage management
• Blood and blood product administration

Postpartum Care

• Couplet care
• Fundus, lochia, and perineal assessments
• Episiotomy and incision care
• Breastfeeding education and breast engorgement management
• Breast milk collection and storage
• Use of electric/manual breast pumps
• Parent discharge teaching
• Infant identification and newborn assessment

Newborn Care

• Newborn hypoglycemia
• Low birth weight infants
• Large-for-gestational-age infants
• Multiple births
• NRP-related newborn care

General Nursing Skills

• Foley catheter insertion and bladder assessment
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Central line management (CVC/PICC)
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Dysrhythmia interpretation
• Pain assessment and management
• PCA/IV medication administration
• Phlebotomy
• Isolation precautions and PPE
• Vaccine administration

Some skills are marked preferred in the posting rather than mandatory.

7. Facility and Unit Information

• Level 4 Maternity Center.
• Required floating between L&D, Maternal Special Care, and Postpartum.
• Patient ratios, daily census, bed count, and staffing details are not provided.
• Previous charge experience is preferred.

8. Vaccination Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine: Not required.
• Flu vaccine: Required.
• Flu exemption: Medical exemptions only.

9. Submission and Compliance Requirements

Ohio fingerprinting — very important

• Candidates must complete fingerprinting as soon as they sign the contract.
• Candidates within driving distance of Ohio but currently outside the state must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location as soon as possible after booking.
• Candidates located far from Ohio will receive a fingerprinting packet by mail and must complete it urgently.
• Delays or lack of cooperation with credentialing can result in a pushed start date or cancellation.

Compliance deadline: Tuesday before the start date. No exceptions.

References required:

• Two professional references.
• At least one must be from a manager, director, supervisor, or someone in a formal leadership role.
• A Charge RN can serve as the second reference.
• Coworker references are not accepted.

Employment eligibility:

• Former employees may be eligible after being away from the facility for at least 6 months.
• Current employees at any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible to be hired as travelers.

Submission rules:

• Submit the candidate to only one location.
• Requested time off must be disclosed at submission and included in the contract.
• Screen for planned vacations immediately after booking because fingerprinting delays may affect the start date.

10. Parking Information

• WMC permit: $224.80/month or $748.58 per 100 days; provides 24/7 access to the Wexner Medical Center Garage.
• WB permit: $196.20/year; includes specified garages on weekends and holidays and designated lots with shuttle service.
• CXS permit: $393.96/year; includes specified garages on weekends and holidays and designated lots.

The WB and CXS permits require annual payment upfront and are not available monthly. Prorated refunds may be available for unused future months. Cancel by 6:30 PM on the last business day of the month to avoid the next charge. Refund checks may take 3–5 weeks.