Labor and Delivery Nurse
Dallas, Texas
Methodist Dallas Medical Center

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

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Variable schedule may be required, including weekends and holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) course completion
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; standard for Labor and Delivery RN roles applies
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport) with name matching all documentation
• I-9 or attestation form
• E-Verify or attestation form
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year county criminal background search for all locations lived/worked
  • Sex offender search
  • State police investigation for behavioral health (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test (annual, can be completed onsite)
• Negative TB test (T-Spot or Q-Gold only) within 12 months, with annual TB questionnaire if positive
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 30 days of start (rapid screens not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for all travelers)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series and positive titer or signed facility-specific declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titers or 2 MMR vaccines; boosters required if titers low/equivocal)
  • Varicella (positive titers or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers low/equivocal)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Photo for badge (passport style, head and shoulders, clear background)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgment and security questionnaire

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within the last 3 years
• Candidates must complete all required competency exams within 30 days of start
• Candidates allowed two attempts to pass competency exams; a third attempt may be allowed with client approval
• Medication Test requires a passing score of 80% or higher
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required and must be updated annually

Notes

• Candidates should verify unit-specific certification requirements as some may vary
• Some certifications and requirements may be completed onsite or within 30 days of hire
• Variable scheduling may include weekends and holidays

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Labor and Delivery unit on a travel contract basis with a reputable healthcare facility in Dallas, Texas.