Labor and Delivery RN
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

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

Location: Midland, Texas
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum contract length: 13 weeks (will consider)
• RN will rotate through:

  • Triage
  • Antepartum
  • Labor
  • Circulate
  • Transition (no post-partum)
• Certifications required: NIHSS, BLS, ACLS, NRP

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1+ year typical for L&D roles (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all clinical positions)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA accepted
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – required for Antepartum, L&D, Mother-Baby, NICU
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for ER, Interventional Radiology, PEDS, PACU
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for ER
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – preferred for L&D (Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN)
• Competency exams required within 1 year of start, including:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Age Specific Competency Exam
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required and updated annually

Licensure & Verification

• State License verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification for RN required within 30 days of start

Background & Screening Requirements

• 10-year Criminal Background Check required within 30 days of start (all locations lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Texas-specific background checks required within 30 days prior to start:

  • Texas DPS Criminal History Search
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry
  • Texas Employability Status Check
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation
• Physical Exam required within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• N95 Fit Mask test required within 1 year of start (facility will not accept PAPR)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Immunizations required (or positive titers/documentation):

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• TDAP vaccine required within 10 years of start
• Flu vaccination or agency declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); mask may be required if declined

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign confidentiality, security, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklists prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific health record and compliance forms prior to start

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume/application required
• Skills checklist required and updated annually

Summary

This is a travel/contract Labor and Delivery RN position in Midland, Texas, with a minimum 13-week commitment (offered at 16 weeks). The role involves rotating through multiple L&D-related areas excluding post-partum. Multiple certifications and background checks are required, along with immunizations and health screenings. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.