Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Health Lexington

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Required Specialty Experience: 2 years Registered Nurse experience
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Job Description Highlights

• Work in Labor and Delivery unit.
• Must be proficient with EPIC electronic health records.
• Required skills/certifications include AWHONN Fetal Monitoring, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually.
• Education verification matching RN specialty required prior to start; diploma or transcript acceptable if verification is unavailable.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards).
• Fit mask test (respirator fit test) updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination acceptable for non-clinical only)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required, no declinations accepted
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B - Surface antibody titer, series, or declination required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required

Competency and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for RNs in relevant specialties; must be current within 1 year and updated annually.
• Pass/Fail EKG test required for Med Surg/Telemetry and ICU units.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training may be required depending on specialty.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Photo for badge required (clear, unedited, solid background).
• Driver’s license required if driving is part of job responsibilities.

Notes

• Separate background check approvals may be required for different facilities within the system.
• Work history verification may be requested if background check reveals issues.
• Facility-specific exemption forms required for vaccine exemptions.
• Candidates must comply with all onboarding and credentialing requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with Labor and Delivery expertise seeking a 13-week travel contract on night shifts in Lexington, KY.