Labor and Delivery Nurse
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Saint Francis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide care in Labor and Delivery settings.
• Experience with Pediatrics and Couplet Care preferred.
• High Flow Oxygen Delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to work in Obstetrics (OB) is a plus.
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri, permanent license required (no temporary licenses accepted).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification may be required (verify during qualification).
• National Tech Certification verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year required.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association.

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including aliases.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 60 days of start.
• Education verification of highest degree required.
• Missouri State mandated EDL search required within 60 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required).
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and TB questionnaire within 1 year.
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if working in NICU or Family Birthplace (within 10 years).
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (September 1 – March 31), with deadline October 31; exemptions allowed with documentation.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• EPIC Pass/Fail testing administered onsite; two attempts allowed.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color blindness test (online acceptable).
• Other competency exams as applicable to specialty.

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge.
• Completion of facility-specific e-learning modules prior to start (New Colleague External Traveler module mandatory before starting).
• Two professional references required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

This position offers a focused Labor and Delivery nursing role on night shifts with a comprehensive credentialing and compliance process to ensure readiness and safety.