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

Location: Dover, Ohio
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

Minimum of 18 months permanent Labor and Delivery experience prior to travel
Minimum of 18 months recent Labor and Delivery experience in home unit
Highest required years of experience: 18 months

Licensure & Certifications

Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
Required certifications:
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Certifications must be current; renew if expiring within 30 days of start

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Job Requirements & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
Background checks required prior to start and must be updated annually
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
Physical exam required within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
Fit mask (N95) fit test required within 12 months and updated annually
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Tdap every 10 years
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
- Hepatitis B documentation
- Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
References: 2 professional references from within 1 year, from supervisors or managers
Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area
Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) required onsite during orientation for bedside RNs

Orientation & Training

Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start is mandatory
Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome
Candidates cannot skip training videos before tests
Orientation includes pass/fail medication and EKG testing
Various facility-specific checklists and acknowledgements must be completed on day 1 of orientation

Additional Notes

Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
Physical exams and immunizations must include official documentation and addresses of providers
Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted
Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need updated physical exams, chest X-rays, and eye exams
Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
Drug screens must be standard 10-panel; instant drug screens are not accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, ready for a 13-week night shift travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system.