Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with experience in circulating C-sections. This is a travel contract position requiring 36 hours per week with alternating every other week (EOW/EOH) shifts.

Required Qualifications

• License:

  • Registered Nurse license required.
  • Massachusetts license not required at time of submission but must be prioritized immediately upon offer.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of nursing experience strongly preferred.
  • Candidates with 2+ years of experience may be considered if they have prior travel experience.
  • Must be able to circulate C-sections.

• Certifications:

  • AWHONN Intermediate or above (required for Labor & Delivery).
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • BLS (Basic Life Support).
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).

• Skills:

  • Previous EPIC electronic health record experience is required.

• Prior Travel Experience:

  • Preferred if candidate has prior travel experience (2+ years experience with travel considered).

Shift Details

• 36 hours per week
• Every Other Week / Every Other Holiday schedule

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
• Massachusetts Statewide (iCORI) Release (time sensitive, updated annually).
• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county, national, and federal searches. Annual update required for direct candidates.
• Education verification of highest completed education (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable).
• Required health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start with physician statement of fitness.
  • Immunizations or declinations for TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, Flu, COVID-19, and others as applicable.
  • Negative TB or chest X-ray documentation.
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start.
• Required competency exams including medication and telemetry exams (minimum 80% passing score on first day of orientation).
• References: 2 within three years of start.
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass required medication and telemetry exams on the first day of orientation to avoid cancellation.
• Declinations for certain vaccines may not be accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, or NICU units.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required on site depending on specialty.
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination required.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who are comfortable with C-section circulation and have strong certification credentials, including AWHONN Intermediate or higher. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory if experience exceeds 3 years.