Labor & Delivery/Mother-Baby Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry

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

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Position is for an LDRP nurse working between Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Mother-Baby units.
• Must have experience in both L&D and Mother-Baby care.
• Must be comfortable working with the prison population.
• Orientation includes two 8-hour shifts followed by two 12-hour shifts with the department.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP), including Labor and Delivery experience.
• Current certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
  • STABLE (post-resuscitation care for newborns)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), or Calm Every Storm
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must complete required competency exams and pass facility-specific testing (e.g., medication, EKG).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service).
• Social Security Number or Card for system access.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks updated as required.
• Physical exam and fit mask test updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6-12 months
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccinations
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test including marijuana, completed annually.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• COVID-19 vaccination required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions considered.

Orientation and Onboarding

• Must review and bring copies of orientation packets, guidebooks, and travel packets to orientation.
• Must complete assigned LMS education modules 5 days prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours depending on unit).
• Must submit photo for badge (passport-style, white background, no hats/masks/sunglasses).
• Required to sign confidentiality, compliance, and commitment agreements prior to start.
• Must provide proof of two clinical references or hospital evaluations.

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers and local nurses are accepted at the same rate.
• Orientation includes split shifts to facilitate transition into the role.
• Must be prepared to float between L&D and Mother-Baby units as needed.

This position is ideal for RNs with Labor and Delivery and Mother-Baby experience seeking a travel contract in a hospital setting with a diverse patient population including correctional facility patients.