Labor and Delivery RN
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• License: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable (required for ICU RNs, verify if applicable)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable (required for ER, verify if applicable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for Labor & Delivery and NICU RNs
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for ER and Behavioral Health (verify if applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification - Required for ER and certain hospital units (verify if applicable)

• Experience:

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
  • Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for Labor and Delivery RN positions (typically 1-2 years). Confirm with recruiter for exact requirement.
  • Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Required Documents and Compliance

• Copy of valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Criminal background check (updated if no assignment within last 90 days)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by a physician
• Annual respirator fit testing (Fit Mask)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with appropriate documentation for converters or BCG vaccinated workers
• TB Questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days prior to start
• References: 2 required

Health and Vaccination Requirements

• Influenza vaccination exemptions allowed for medical or religious reasons with proper documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination exemptions allowed for medical or religious reasons with facility-specific forms
• Varicella, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation not required by client but may be collected for internal purposes
• Flu vaccination not required for employment but may be required for Aya standards

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as required by profession
• Competency Exam as required by specialty

Additional Notes

• Healthstream courses assigned on first day of orientation; completion required to perform certain clinical tasks (e.g., glucose testing)
• System Access and Confidentiality Agreement must be signed prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Labor and Delivery experience seeking a travel contract in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please ensure all certifications and health requirements are current and documented.