Labor and Delivery RN
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Start Date: ASAP
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• First-timers: Considered based on experience
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Within Women’s and Infants units only; may occasionally float to Post-Partum/Ante-Partum areas
• Schedule: Open to block scheduling based on unit needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Certifications

• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Intermediate Course
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience in Specialty: 2 years in Labor and Delivery
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
  • Federal and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification (highest degree earned)
• State License Verification (Primary Source)
• NURSYS Verification (for all RNs)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam (within last 12 months)
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (TDAP)
  • Measles (Rubeola) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - vaccination series or positive titer (declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
  • Hepatitis A (required for Labor & Delivery staff)
• TB Testing:

  • Negative QGOLD or T-Spot within 3 months or 2 PPDs (1 within 3 months, 2nd within last year)
  • TB Questionnaire required
• Drug Testing:

  • 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination (required October 1 - March 31) or approved exemption
• Fit Testing for respiratory protection

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters)
• References:

  • 2 professional references within 2 years for travel positions
• Skills Checklist (updated annually)
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Performance and internal evaluations if previously employed with the system

Notes

• Locals accepted but Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions must be discussed during interview
• Floating is limited to Women’s and Infants units only
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract in Tennessee with a reputable medical center.