Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Athens, Tennessee
Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens

Travel RN Opportunity – Labor & Delivery

Location: Athens, Tennessee
Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility Type: Acute care facility with emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services
• Unit: Labor & Delivery
• Beds:

  • 10 Postpartum/GYN beds
  • 3 Labor beds
  • 3 Triage beds
  • 11 Newborn beds
• Patient Population: All ages
• Patient Ratios: Not specified
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): MedHost, Centricity Perinatal
• Shift: See shift details (not specified)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend / as needed
• Call Requirements: As needed
• Float Requirements: Must be willing to float to Postpartum as needed

Requirements

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license to practice in Tennessee
• Certifications Required Prior to Start:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • HWC (Health Worker Certification)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in Labor & Delivery specialty
• Experience: Must have experience and confidence to work independently
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start
  • Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel

Work Environment & Culture

• Professional and team-oriented atmosphere
• Dress code: Any scrub color allowed; no camouflage or logo shirts/sweatshirts other than facility-branded apparel

Summary

This is a travel RN position in Labor & Delivery at an acute care hospital in Athens, TN. The role requires at least 2 years of specialty experience, multiple certifications, and the ability to work independently. The assignment is for approximately 13 weeks with a 36-hour workweek, including every other weekend coverage and on-call as needed. Candidates must meet Tennessee licensure and abuse registry requirements and be located at least 60 miles away to qualify as travel.