Labor and Delivery Nurse
Morganton, North Carolina
UNC Health Blue Ridge

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

Location: Morganton, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Night shift position in a specialized Labor & Delivery unit with:

  • 16 LDRP rooms
  • C-section Suite and PACU on L&D unit
  • 4 Bed Special Care Nursery
• Requires experience in Labor & Delivery and mother/baby care.
• Closed specialty unit: Nurses do not float to other units outside the Family Center.
• Support staff available including preadmit nurse, discharge planner/case worker, maternity navigator, unit educator, and lactation consultant.
• Focus on continuous improvement and best practices in maternal and infant care, including:

  • Eat, Sleep, Console program for infants with withdrawal symptoms
  • Validated Screening Tool for prenatal patients integrated into EPIC
  • Ongoing projects on Safe Sleep Calculator, mental health options, Narcan education, care of late preterm infants, and sepsis in obstetrical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience in mother/baby care
• Experience working with infant, maternal-fetal, and neonate patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Proficient in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Knowledge of NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Labor and Delivery and mother/baby experience (years of experience not explicitly stated, but must be experienced in these areas).
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• Official transcript or copy of transcript required.
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start.
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam attestation
  • Fit mask test for N95 respirators
  • Immunizations/vaccinations or titers for Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • Respiratory safety clearance updated annually
• Minimum of 2 clinical references dated within a year of start.
• Skills checklist and employment application required.

Additional Notes

• The unit emphasizes a supportive work environment with ongoing education and process improvement initiatives.
• Nurses are expected to maintain certifications and comply with all health and safety requirements.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a specialized, supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to innovative maternal and infant care programs.