Labor and Delivery Nurse
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

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

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • AWHONN Intermediate or NCC C-EFM
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• COVID-19: Proof of completed initial vaccine series and booster required; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Must be able to work every other weekend; no holiday time off approved

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year history including national and state criminal, sex offender, OIG sanction, SAM.gov, and OFAC searches; must be completed within 6 months of start
• Employment Verification: 7 years of work history verified prior to start; no pending verifications allowed
• Education Verification: Third-party verification of highest level of education required; diploma may be used as placeholder if verification is pending
• References: Two professional references required

  • One supervisory reference from within the last 12 months
  • One professional reference from within the last 3 years (not necessarily supervisory)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 72 hours of contract signing; must state candidate is in good health and able to perform job duties
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; rapid tests not accepted
• Immunizations and Titers (all required within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Flu vaccine (mandatory; no religious or medical exemptions)
  • COVID-19 vaccine and booster (mandatory)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Varicella – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred, not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual N95 fit test required within 1 year of start; must pass with approved mask models
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology exam (80% passing score, updated annually)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (80% passing score, updated annually; some units exempt)
  • Core Competency Exams Parts I, II, and III (80% passing score, updated annually) covering patient safety, HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, ethics, and more
  • Pass/Fail Telemetry Competency testing onsite (one attempt; failure results in contract cancellation)
  • ECG Foundations exam (Relias) required to prepare for onsite pass/fail test (exemptions apply for certain units)
  • Onsite medication exam required for all RNs

Additional Notes

• Local candidates (within 75 miles) receive a different rate (not disclosed here)
• No holiday time off will be approved during the contract
• Candidates must submit a COVID vaccine card including booster with application
• Unit-specific skills checklist required prior to start

Summary

This is a night-shift Labor and Delivery travel nursing contract in New Jersey requiring a minimum of 2 years L&D experience, multiple certifications including ACLS, NRP, and EFM, and strict compliance with immunization, background, and competency testing protocols. Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including booster, able to work every other weekend, and complete all required documentation and exams prior to start.