Labor & Delivery RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

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

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Work primarily in Labor and Delivery with cross-training expected in Mother/Baby unit.
• May be floated to NICU (feeders/growers).
• Manage care for both low-risk (including certified nurse midwife population) and high-risk maternal fetal medicine patients.
• Facility averages approximately 2000 deliveries annually.
• Unit features 8 private labor rooms, 4 private triage beds, and 2 OB operating rooms.
• Time off: 40 hours approved; work every other holiday and every other weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Virginia (VA license pending submissions accepted).
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Fetal Monitoring (Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification)
  • AWHONN Intermediate level certification
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for Labor and Delivery roles.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CHEMO, NIH Stroke, CPI, and other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit assignment; confirm with recruiter if applicable.
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm testing required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby unit.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days.
• Education verification required; BSN preferred, ASN minimum if BSN not held. Official transcripts acceptable; photocopies of diplomas are not.
• Virginia-specific fingerprinting required for certain units (e.g., Behavioral Health).
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for Behavioral Health and Unit 5 East assignments.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (must be received after age 11; no exemptions allowed)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold within 12 months; chest x-ray if positive.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required; if low/negative, additional antigen titer required.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions).
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually.

Additional Facility Requirements

• Candidate must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged.
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings must be completed prior to start (e.g., TB screening, release authorization, traveler compliance).
• Fit testing for patient-facing roles will be completed onsite if required.
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable.

References and Documentation

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required.
• Completed employment application/resume required.
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required if applicable and updated annually.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-volume Labor and Delivery unit with exposure to a broad range of maternal and neonatal care experiences.