Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Levelland, Texas
Providence Covenant Health Levelland

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

Location: Levelland, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 31
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Expected Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 6 weekend shifts per schedule
• On-call: No
• Float: Nurse may float between units as needed
• Block Schedules: No
• 48-hour shifts: Approved
• Special Requirements:

  • Mandatory labor and delivery experience
  • Nurse will be required to work independently on the unit
  • Experience with mom/baby and/or transition nursing preferred but not mandatory

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in Labor and Delivery (higher value from data)
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• NURSYS verification required as applicable

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC-EFM certification or equivalent
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - If required by clinical track
• Other certifications as required by clinical track or facility

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• State-specific searches as applicable

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Competencies and Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams including Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment or valid EFM certification
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format

Additional Notes

• Mandatory float policy acknowledgment; nurse may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (regulatory, specialty, and regional) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Epic access training modules required for some regions/facilities
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Modules and certifications may be updated based on clinical track and facility requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work independently in a Level IV Trauma Center with a focus on Labor and Delivery nursing in a short-term acute care setting. The role requires strong clinical skills, mandatory L&D experience, and the ability to float between units as needed.