Labor and Delivery RN
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Labor and Delivery RN with at least 2 years of experience. First-time travelers are accepted. This role requires working day shifts with 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM), totaling 36 hours weekly.

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Float required to Maternal-Child Health (MCH) unit.
• Patient ratios generally follow AWHONN guidelines:

  • 1:1 for active labor
  • 1:2 for non-active labor
  • 1:3 for triage or antepartum patients
• May be required to take additional patients during high census.
• Care includes labor, induction, scheduled and unscheduled C-sections (including with salpingectomy), SROM, PPROM, hypertension, preeclampsia, antenatal and triage patients.
• Use of specialized equipment: CADD epidural pumps, Alaris IV pumps, Phillips wired and wireless monitors, Periwatch, Steadys, Hillrom labor beds, Draeger radiant warmers, vein light, and v scan.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Indiana RN license must be active and in hand prior to start (pending licenses not accepted).
• BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• NRP (AHA NRP only)
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) certification

Work Requirements

• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Locals are not accepted for this position.
• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours = 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours = 48 hours/week (optional)
  • 8 or 10 hour shifts also possible with 40 hours/week guaranteed.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required (may be pending at start if needed).
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (N95 or approved respirators).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30–3/31)
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.
• HIPAA and facility-specific compliance forms must be completed prior to start.

Experience & References

• Valid RN license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification.
• NRP certification.
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) certification.

Additional Notes

• Indiana RN travelers will not be allowed to work at this facility after 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• This is a short-term acute care facility with approximately 194-210 staffed beds on various units.
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity Labor and Delivery unit with a supportive team and advanced technology.