Labor and Delivery RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Clinical review and auto offer process
• Rotating shifts, 36 hours per week
• Expected to cross-train to Mother/Baby unit
• Can approve up to 40 hours for time off
• Work schedule includes every other holiday and every other weekend
• Average annual deliveries: 2000
• Facility features: 8 private labor rooms, 4 private triage beds, 2 OB operating rooms
• Patient population includes low risk (including certified nurse midwife population) and high risk (maternal fetal medicine)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Fetal Monitoring
• AWHONN Intermediate
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, TNCC, EFM)

Required Licenses

• Valid Virginia RN license (VA license pending submissions accepted)

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for Labor and Delivery roles (typically 1-2 years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Work Schedule & Hours

• Rotating shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Every other holiday and every other weekend

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Drug testing (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl) within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required)
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Flu vaccination (seasonal, no exemptions)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation (required for adult inpatient RN and Mother-Baby units)
• Compliance with professional appearance guidelines and facility-specific policies
• Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Labor and Delivery with cross-training to Mother/Baby
• Low risk and high risk OB patients including maternal fetal medicine
• Facility has private labor and triage rooms and OB operating rooms

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with high-risk patients
• Experience working with maternal-fetal patients
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Notes

• Candidates can submit applications with Virginia RN license pending
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Rotating schedule with some holiday and weekend work required
• Cross-training to Mother/Baby unit expected

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract in Virginia with a reputable health system.