Labor and Delivery Nurse
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Tucson, Arizona

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to a sister facility (rare, lower acuity)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
  • MAB (Medication Administration by Blood)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Orientation

• Upcoming orientation dates available prior to assignment start

Job Requirements and Expectations

• Float to sister facility as needed (rare occurrence)
• Coverage every other weekend
• Must not be a local hire (no locals accepted)
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and medication competency may be required depending on unit assignment
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required (passing score 80%+)
• HIPAA competency required (annual update, passing score 80%+)

Background and Compliance

• Background checks must be completed within 30 days of assignment start, including:

  • 7-year history including Pima County, AZ
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug testing (12-panel) must be completed within 30 days of start and within 72 hours of booking
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year of start (PAPR allowed onsite)
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (full vaccine within 10 years; declinations allowed except for select units)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start (annual renewal required)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of 3 vaccines or positive titer; declinations allowed with signed form)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form

Documentation and History

• Two professional references from employment within the last 3 years required (one must be supervisory)
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Annual skills checklist update required
• Facility-specific job description and orientation sign-off required

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs who hold the required certifications and are comfortable working night shifts with occasional floating to a lower acuity sister facility. Compliance with all health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory.