Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield Hospital

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Northfield, MN (Travel/Contract)

Job Summary

Provide direct professional nursing care for maternal and newborn patients using nursing knowledge and critical thinking. Deliver age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for neonate, adolescent, and adult patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, interventions, evaluation, and patient/family education within established policies and standards.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: Day (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or Night (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Basic Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• STABLE certification preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition through observation, examination, lab findings, and interviews
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans using professional judgment and critical thinking
• Supervise and delegate to support personnel as needed
• Perform nursing interventions including medication administration, IV fluids, blood products, IV venipuncture, restraint application, and sterile dressings
• Document patient responses and modify care plans accordingly
• Provide patient and family education based on diagnosis and treatment plans

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Minnesota DHS NetStudy fingerprint clearance (must be completed before start)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific protocols for past positives)
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved religious/medical exemption
• Annual skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exam

Additional Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific 3M mask models required)
• Facility-specific photo for badge prior to start
• Facility-specific religious exemption form for COVID-19 or influenza vaccine if applicable

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must complete Minnesota DHS NetStudy fingerprint questionnaire immediately after signing contract and complete fingerprinting within 2 weeks.
• Candidates may need to travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting if not within driving distance.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery setting with a focus on maternal and newborn care in Minnesota.