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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Somerville, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
Unit: Labor & Delivery with OB Triage, Antepartum, and Delivery care for pregnancies 32 weeks and above
Unit Size: 12 beds, 11 rooms
Floating: Required to float to Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
On-Call: 24 hours every 4 weeks
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Block Scheduling: Not considered
Technology: Novii fetal monitoring system, EPIC charting system
Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
Scrub Color: Provided

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Intermediate AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
- Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
- IV Certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks:
- Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
- New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check within 30 days of start and for extensions
Health Documents:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
- Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
- Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
- Immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
- Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
- Fit test and Respiratory Medical Clearance prior to start (mandatory on-site fit testing)
- Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
- Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
Competency Exams:
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing, required within 12 months of start
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 72 hours of signing, required within 12 months of start
- IV Therapy/Infusion exam within 72 hours of signing, required within 12 months of start (not required for OR RNs)
Orientation and Training:
- Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
- Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation policy
- Vendor-specific medical clearance forms if applicable
References and Work History:
- Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
- Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
- Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps or less)
Other:
- Driver’s license/state ID required within 48 hours of signing
- E-Verify clearance required

Additional Notes

Locals are accepted for this position.
Candidates must confirm floating requirements before assignment.
Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start to ensure clearance.
The role involves care for high-risk obstetrical patients and requires proficiency in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation.

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