Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mercy Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Work in Mother Baby Center covering both labor and post-partum care.
• Shift schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / Night: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Average daily census: approximately 8 deliveries and 15 post-partum patients per day.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Weekend work: every other weekend required.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Candidates must be located outside a 100-mile radius (locals not accepted).
• Pending licenses are accepted.
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: ideally no more than 5 days.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota (pending licenses accepted).
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients.
• Sterile vaginal exam experience.
• Proficient in fetal monitoring including:

  • Use of external fetal monitoring
  • Use of internal fetal monitoring
  • Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) placement and calibration
  • Recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Experience managing and administering epidural anesthesia.
• Post-partum care experience.
• Certifications required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Facility Highlights

• Acute care teaching hospital with Level 2 Trauma Center designation.
• Total staffed beds: 258.
• Electronic charting system: Epic (Excellian).
• No parking fees.
• Scrub color provided by the unit.

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Criminal background check required within one year of start date, including Minnesota statewide search.
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance mandatory before starting; candidates must complete the MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after contract signing.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap vaccine (or approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series
  • Varicella immunity via positive titer or vaccination series
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety) required prior to start for fit testing.
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 1 year of start required but not for client clearance.
• Photo for badge must be passport style, submitted within 48 hours of signing contract.
• Completion of assigned online pre-orientation modules within 72 hours of receiving login credentials (approximately 11.5 hours for L&D RNs).

Additional Requirements

• Medication and pharmacology competency exam required.
• Annual skills checklist required.
• No on-call duties required.
• References not required for client clearance but may be required for per diem.

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• The client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty.
• Badge and access requests will be handled post-contract signing; photo submission is mandatory for badge issuance.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped, teaching hospital environment with a focus on labor and delivery nursing, requiring specialized skills in fetal monitoring and post-partum care.