Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Travel/Contract Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with experience in OB, Mother/Baby, and L&D. The nurse will work in all areas of the LDRP unit, providing antepartum, labor and delivery, OR circulating, scrub nurse, newborn nurse at delivery, and couplet care. The unit includes a 15-bed LDRP with triage bays and operating rooms. Nurses also perform lab draws and newborn hearing screens.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, and OB nursing.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Work Schedule & Duties

• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend.
• Float: May float to other hospital locations (~27 miles away) as needed.
• No call responsibilities.
• No Return to Office (RTO) for the first two weeks of the contract.
• EMR system used: EPIC.
• Scrubs provided.
• Training provided for newborn infant hearing screens (ALGO 5 Machine).

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• NRP (AAP or American Medical Learning Center)
• AWHONN Intermediate and/or NCC C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Preferred Certifications:

• AWHONN Advanced
• Scrub skills

Required Skills

• Circulate in OR
• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
• Triage skills

Preferred Skills:

• Scrub nurse skills

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Michigan.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 30 days of start (no exceptions).
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine.
• Proof of Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer).
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or facility declination.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC).

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18.
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required (wet signature only) for L&D placements.
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start.
• Employment application with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment.
• Code of Conduct review and signed acknowledgment.
• Appearance Standards Policy reviewed prior to start.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP)
• OB/GYN nursing experience
• Certification from AWHONN or NCC
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) skills
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with neonate, infant, and maternal-fetal patients
• Proficient in OR circulating skills
• Skilled in fetal heart monitoring (FHM) and triage

Additional Notes

• Patient ratios follow AWHONN staffing guidelines.
• Nurses may be required to float as sitter or to other hospital locations based on census and need.
• No call duties.
• Training provided for newborn hearing screening.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs looking for a travel contract in Michigan with a supportive team and comprehensive orientation.