Labor and Delivery RN
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

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

Location: Bend, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Unit: Labor and Delivery, including postpartum care
• Floating: May float within scope to a low-risk family birthing unit at a nearby campus
• On-call: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of every other weekend or 8 weekend shifts during the contract
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (75-mile radius rule)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including postpartum care, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including SSN trace, counties lived/worked/school, FACIS L3, DOJ sex offender search, nationwide check) within 90 days of start; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Education verification and diploma/transcript on file
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Photo for badge (passport-style, solid background) required within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific confidentiality, compliance, contractual, and emergency contact forms within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year; for positive responders, negative chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Positive titers or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (titer required, vaccine series alone not sufficient)
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (not required annually)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination/exemption required during flu season (ends 3/31)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required; declination or exemption required if unvaccinated
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Additional Information

• First-time travel nurses are welcome
• No pending licenses accepted
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: 7 days
• Skills checklist required annually
• Must submit proof of address due to local radius rule

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract with night shifts and a supportive team environment.