Labor & Delivery RN
Warrensburg, Missouri
Western Missouri Medical Center

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

Location: Warrensburg, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend; block schedule may be limited
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery units
• Ability to work as C-section circulator and in recovery
• Charge nurse and/or nursery experience highly preferred
• NICU experience is a bonus
• Floating between units required
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system preferred
• Holiday work required
• Local candidates and first-time travelers are welcome

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required for OB
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – Required for OB

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Missouri EDL Search Results required before start and for each contract renewal
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9-panel instant accepted)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting to ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination (deadline December 1)
• N95 fit test within past 12 months (can be completed onsite)
• Color blind testing required for OB RNs (online or in-person acceptable)

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• General competency exam required
• Annual acknowledgment of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission safety training

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position
• Performance evaluations and internal evaluations required if employed with the agency for over 1 year
• Complete employment application and skills checklist for applicable unit required and must be updated annually

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Labor and Delivery environment with a supportive team and a variety of clinical experiences.