Labor and Delivery Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Fast-paced, high-acuity labor and delivery unit with over 300 births per month.
• Double labor assignments are common daily.
• Patient population includes obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater for intrapartum, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum care, including under 16 weeks high-risk patients.
• Procedures include scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births and rescue cervical cerclage.
• Unit averages 20 births in 24 hours, 30-40 admits, 40 visits per day, and 20 rooms.
• Float required as needed on a special maternity care high-risk OB unit.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend, minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 06:45 - 19:15.
• Call requirement: None.
• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and may lead to cancellation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs provided (blue).

Systems Used

• PYXIS medication system
• EPIC electronic health record
• SBAR communication framework

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, and education verification for highest degree earned.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed; declinations not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol.
• Required facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education modules, medication safety training, and hospital policies acknowledgment.
• Competency exams as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must pass with 82% or higher).
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel and acute care positions.

Additional Notes

• The unit is described as difficult and very fast-paced; 48-hour contracts are not recommended.
• Strong preference for RNs with OR circulate experience.
• Float coverage may be required.
• Weekend work is mandatory as specified.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions are strict; no RTO after booking allowed.

This position is ideal for experienced labor and delivery nurses comfortable in a high-volume, high-acuity environment seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.