Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg Hospital

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Position in a Pre-Screen Unit; clinical fit determined by clinical review and manager interview.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.
• Weekend and holiday shifts as needed.
• No call or floating requirements.
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Compliance and Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually.
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start; must be finalized before starting.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Childline) required within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending if proof of processing is provided, but results must be on file within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending if appointment receipt is provided, but results must be on file within 45 days.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts required.
• Employment application and most recent resume required.
• Annual skills checklist required.
• Performance evaluations completed onsite by unit managers during assignment (not required before start).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Negative QGold or TSpot TB test within 90 days of start (PPD not accepted). For positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Vaccination or positive titer documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 doses or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Mumps - 2 doses or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Rubella - 2 doses or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Varicella - 2 doses or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B - Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season; declinations not accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted.
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start and renewed annually.
• Fit testing preferred but not required.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 1 year (requirement for agency only, not employer).

Competency and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health; remediation and second attempt process in place if needed.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all RNs except OR and Home Health.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, professional, passport-style photo for badge.
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form.
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness.
  • Code of Conduct.
  • Confidentiality Agreement.
  • Non-Employee Affidavit.
  • I9 Attestation and Documentation Attestation (agency completed).
  • Hepatitis B declination form if applicable.
  • Vehicle registration form (if applicable).
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules prior to start; accessible via PC/laptop only.
• New hire orientation required by end of first day.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must notify if unable to comply with tobacco and fragrance-free environment.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Labor and Delivery RN travel contract position.