Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

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

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (LDRP)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Float: No float required
• Schedule: Every other week (EOW) required
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Patient Population: Labor patients, antepartum patients down to 27 weeks gestation, PIH patients (Magnesium treatment), preterm labor patients
• Unit Features:

  • Non-Stress Testing (NST)
  • Continuous fetal monitoring
  • Fetal scalp electrode placement
  • IV starts
  • Amnioinfusion
  • Assist anesthesia during epidural placement
  • Attend C-sections (non-scrub role)

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Documentation Systems: EPIC and GE Centricity

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Licensure:

  • Valid Alabama RN license with exact name match to ID and Social Security card
  • Proof of license renewal if expiring during assignment required before start
  • NURSYS verification required
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start, updated annually
  • Flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after 9/15; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions allowed with mask requirement)
  • COVID vaccine voluntary
  • Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific approved masks only)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references within last 12 months (may extend to 18 months if necessary)
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency and core exams (I-III) required
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific modules prior to orientation mandatory
• Additional:

  • Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results required prior to orientation (time sensitive)
  • Photo for badge required within 72 hours of signing contract (passport-style, no nose ring)

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Labor and Delivery with a 13-week assignment in Dothan, Alabama. The role requires 1 year of specialty experience but welcomes first-time travelers. Night shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio, caring for labor and antepartum patients including high-risk cases, are the core responsibilities. Multiple certifications and compliance with strict background, health, and documentation requirements are mandatory before starting.