Labor and Delivery RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Total Hours per Week: 36
• May be required to float to other units
• Estimated patient ratios: Not specified

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred

Compliance and Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual background monitoring through First Advantage Workforce Monitoring
• Completion of a unit-specific competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Physical exam documentation within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Fingerprinting results must be obtained prior to start; pending fingerprint attestation allowed under specific conditions
• High school diploma or GED verification required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required; exemptions not allowed for those working with infants or pregnant patients
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer and no proof of vaccines
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted with documentation
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and updated annually
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies (required for new contracts signed 11/7/24 and beyond)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting with contracts on or after 7/13/2026; onsite fit testing available if needed

Notes

• Parking permits are available for purchase but details are not included here
• All certifications must be current and verifiable; facility does not accept letters of completion, only official certifications from recognized bodies (AHA for BLS, ACLS, NRP)
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and background checks prior to start to avoid cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable medical center in Ohio.