Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Nursery experience

Compliance and Certifications

• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (NCC EFM) certification required
• Pass Advanced EKG/ECG competency exam with a minimum 90% score within 72 hours of contract signing (specific to certain units including Telemetry)
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (New York State requirement for all RNs)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blindness test preferred
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (onsite physical with Occupational Health prior to start)
• Fit test for N95 mask (3M 1870 quantitative test accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold acceptable; T-spot not accepted)
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 5th, 2024 (mask required if exempt)
• Eye exam including Ishihara color deficiency test

Local Residency Restriction

Candidates whose primary residence is in any of the following counties are not eligible for new contracts:

• Warren
• Washington
• Fulton
• Montgomery
• Rensselaer
• Saratoga
• Schenectady
• Albany
• Columbia
• Greene
• Dutchess
• Ulster

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, head and shoulders visible)
• FCRA Authorization Release signed prior to start
• Lift assessment (typically 25 lbs; may be 10 lbs depending on position)
• Completion of virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules prior to start
• References: 2 professional references required for travel nursing

Important Notes

• Occupational Health appointments and related services (physical, fit test, TB testing) are billed to the staffing agency.
• Candidates must bring specific forms (e.g., TSH Medical History, N95 OSHA Questionnaire) to Occupational Health appointments.
• Advanced EKG/ECG testing allows up to 3 attempts with remediation support if needed.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require prior approval; mask wearing is mandatory in patient-facing areas if exempt.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery role with a reputable healthcare facility in New York, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and prior travel nursing experience.