Labor and Delivery RN
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location: Portland, Oregon Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekend work: Required

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license in Oregon
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience: Labor and Delivery, with 2 years of experience
• Recent experience: Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Systems: Experience with Epic
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association

Background and Screening

• Background check: Completed within 6 months of start. Not required annually. Must be initiated within 24 hours of signed contract. Any open court cases will result in cancellation.
• Sanctions checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and national sex offender search, each completed within 30 days prior to start, run for all aliases.
• Education verification: Required for RNs. BSN is preferred.
• Work history verification: Covers the last 2 employers. Application must list at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel test that lists methamphetamines, completed within 3 months prior to start. Must be lab-based and processed by a SAMHSA-certified lab. A new screen is required after a gap of 60+ days between assignments. Not required annually.
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months, who directly supervised the candidate. Charge RN references are not accepted unless that RN directly supervised the candidate. If a second 24-month reference cannot be obtained, one dated within 3-5 years of start may be used with documented reasoning.

Health and Immunizations

• TB: Negative 2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QuantiFERON-TB Gold within 12 months of start. A TB questionnaire is required. Positive results require documentation of the positive test, a clear chest X-ray within 12 months of start, and an annual TB questionnaire.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella: Immune titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination. Low or negative titers require 2 boosters, and the second booster may be pending at start.
• Hepatitis B: Full series, immune titer, or signed declination. Three documented doses are accepted.
• Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years, or signed declination.
• Influenza (2026-27): Vaccine or signed declination. Deadline is 12/15/2026.
• Physical exam: Not required for this role.
• Fit mask: Required within 1 year prior to start. Must use an approved N95 or equivalent mask in the correct size. Fit testing must be completed through the agency. Failed fit tests may be addressed with PAPR training.

Training and Orientation

• Required online modules before start (for badge on day one):

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials (30 min)
  • Integrity Foundations (25 min)
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer 2026
  • Medication dispensing system training
• Inpatient RNs: Vocera Badge Training (25 min) is also required.
• All RNs: Safe Vaccine Administration Module, completed both online and in person (except OR RNs).
• Pharmacology: Medication test/pharmacology competency exam.
• Stroke CEUs: Not applicable to this role.

Facility Policies and Documents

• Candidates must be fully available for all compliance needs up until their start date, and must report any planned unavailability, such as vacation or travel out of the country.
• Signed documents before start: professional appearance policy, job description, coronavirus protocol attestation, and vaccine declination form (if applicable).
• Facility handbook, orientation materials, and campus map are provided for review. Nothing needs to be returned.

Float and Eligibility

• Float: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Eligibility: First-time travelers and local candidates are accepted.