Labor and Delivery Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Howard University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block schedule accommodation: Exempt
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Locals accepted: Yes
• Pending License accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: 1 request

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Intermediate

Certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start date.

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Washington D.C. only
• Primary source verification required
• License must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date

Schedule & Work Environment

• Teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• 228 staffed beds
• Charting systems include Centricity, Sorian, EDM, Lawson, Kronos
• Scrub color provided

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• AWHONN Intermediate certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NRP certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete employment application/resume including licensure, certifications, education, and employment history
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, social security trace, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, and education verification
• Drug screening (9-panel within last 12 months, instant acceptable)
• Physical exam completed by a physician, updated annually
• Fit mask testing within one year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines, boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination form)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines, boosters if needed)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (no exemptions accepted)

Important Notes

• Parking is the responsibility of the clinician; public transportation is accessible nearby.
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Background checks and verifications must be fully completed prior to start; no pending background checks allowed.
• All certifications and licenses must be valid and verifiable before starting the assignment.

This position offers a structured schedule with guaranteed hours and the opportunity to work in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment specializing in Labor and Delivery.