Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location: Midland, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum contract length: 13 weeks
• RN will rotate through triage, antepartum, labor, circulate, and transition (no post-partum)
• Certifications required: NIH Stroke Certification, BLS, ACLS, NRP

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for L&D travel RN roles
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required
• Licensure: Valid RN license for Texas
• Certifications:

  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all clinical positions)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA accepted
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for antepartum and labor & delivery
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for ER, PEDS, PACU, Interventional Radiology (preferred but not explicitly required for L&D)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for ER, may be applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – preferred for L&D (Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 10-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Check within 30 days prior to start
• Texas Employee Misconduct Registry and Employability Status Check within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for L&D RN
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• N95 Fit Test within 1 year of start (facility will not accept PAPR)
• Immunizations and titers required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within 12 months)
  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer or series of 3 vaccines
  • Varicella – positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history of chickenpox
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination required October 1 - March 31 (mask may be required if declined)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign confidentiality, security, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklists prior to start
• Competency exams (medication/pharmacology, age-specific) required within 1 year of start
• Skills checklist and employment application required, updated annually
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgement required, updated annually

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in Labor and Delivery in Midland, Texas, requiring a minimum 13-week commitment (offered at 16 weeks). The role involves rotating through multiple L&D-related areas excluding post-partum. Candidates must hold an active Texas RN license and have required certifications including NIH Stroke, BLS, ACLS, and NRP. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance documentation are mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.