Labor and Delivery RN
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Women and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule options:

  • Nights: 3 or 4 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), weekdays, every other weekend, with float duties
  • Days: 3 or 4 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), weekdays, every other weekend, with float duties
• Must be able to float to Mother Baby unit as needed
• Assignment can be 40 hours per week if full-time hours are desired
• Unit cares for low-risk and high-risk obstetrics, including labor and delivery, triage, operating rooms, recovery, and high-risk antepartum
• Nurses collaborate with midwives and physicians to support childbirth experiences ranging from minimal intervention to major complications
• Experience with circulating in the OR, fetal heart monitoring (FHM), IV starts required; triage and scrub skills are a plus
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• No blocked schedule requests allowed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Circulating experience in the OR setting
• Experience with fetal heart monitoring (FHM)
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• State License 1 Verification
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG exam, medication calculation exam, blood administration test (required for nursing candidates)
• Annual skills checklist for specialty required
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• Additional certifications such as PALS, CHEMO, TNCC may be required depending on unit assignment

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption is granted
• COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted
• Annual fit mask testing (N95) required; accommodations available if needed
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a full panel of substances

Additional Requirements

• Must submit:

  • Candidate profile/work history
  • Specialty-specific skills checklist
  • Minimum two manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years
  • RN license verification (NURSYS verification within 2 days of submission)
  • Valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender search, and federal exclusions list
• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training
• Flu shot refusal without medical proof will disqualify candidate during flu season
• No local candidates accepted within 100-mile radius unless exception granted

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Unit is a regional tertiary care center supporting local and outlying hospital obstetric needs

References

• One reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse from a facility worked within 1 year of start
• Charge nurse references must confirm direct supervision

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable regional obstetrics unit, offering a mix of low and high-risk patient care with opportunities to float to Mother Baby units.