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

Location: Livingston, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, each 12.5 hours (19:30 to 6:30)
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
Unit: Labor & Delivery with floating to Antepartum, Postpartum, and PACU as needed
Average Census: Approximately 19 patients daily, 26 beds/rooms
Charting System: EPIC and Pyxis
Scrubs: Provided; Labor & Delivery staff wear blue scrubs
Call: Not required
Weekend Policy: Every other weekend, based on unit needs
Time Off: All requested time off must be submitted and approved before offer

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Jersey
Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
Drug Screening: Negative 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start
Health Documents:
- Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
- Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
- Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
- Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing (mandatory)
- Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
- Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination
Competency Exams:
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (as applicable)
- IV Therapy/Infusion exam
Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG exams required with remediation policy in place
References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
Work History: Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history; New Jersey candidates require verification of at least 1 year prior to start with no gaps over 30 days

Additional Information

Floating to related units (Antepartum, Postpartum, PACU) based on hospital needs
Must complete facility-specific floating policy for every new assignment
Orientation includes mandatory safety and annual education sign-offs
Must complete electronic fetal monitoring certification (beginner level required for Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units)
Facility requires acknowledgment of pass/fail testing if no valid competency exams on file
Must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation deadlines

Summary

This is a travel/contract Labor & Delivery RN position requiring a minimum of 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery experience and specific certifications including ACLS, BLS, and EFM. The role involves night shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio and requires flexibility to float to related units. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency documentation is mandatory prior to start.