Labor and Delivery Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

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

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

This is a fast-paced, high-acuity Labor and Delivery nursing position on a difficult unit with a very high volume of births (>300 births per month). Double labor assignments are common daily. The unit cares for obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater, including high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, as well as some patients under 16 weeks on the high-risk maternity unit. The unit also performs scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births and rescue cervical cerclage procedures.

Shift Details

• 4 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Night shift hours: 18:45 - 07:15
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend, minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Float requirement: Float as needed on a special maternity care high-risk OB unit
• Call requirement: None
• 48-hour shifts may be offered but are not preferred due to the unit's busyness

Patient Ratios and Volume

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1
• Average 20 births in 24 hours
• 30-40 admissions daily
• 40 visits per day
• 20 rooms

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year required
• Experience on high-volume Labor and Delivery units with more than 300 births per month
• Experience in large, high-volume similar settings
• Certifications required: ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Orientation and Unit Details

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Unit systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs provided (blue)

Patient Population and Procedures

• Obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater, including high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
• High-risk maternity patients under 16 weeks
• Obstetrical triage for screening and outpatient procedures (antenatal fetal surveillance, IV hydration, medication administration)
• Scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births
• Rescue cervical cerclage

Additional Notes

• This is a difficult, fast-paced unit with high acuity
• Double labor assignments are a daily occurrence
• 48-hour shifts may be offered but may not be realistic for many nurses due to workload
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted

Required Documentation and Compliance (Summary)

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug testing within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations and titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Photo ID and professional license verification
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training
• Medication safety training and competency exams as required
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG exam (must pass with 82% or higher)
• Other certifications and training as applicable

Summary of Requirements for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (3 years preferred) in high-volume labor and delivery
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications: BCLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP, ACLS, NIHSS
• Shift: Nights, 4x12 hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Environment: High acuity, fast-paced, difficult unit with frequent double labor assignments
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Float: Required as needed on high-risk OB unit
• Call: None

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses comfortable in a high-volume, high-acuity environment who are open to travel assignments and working night shifts with weekend requirements.