Labor and Delivery RN
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience (higher requirement takes precedence)
• Prior Travel Experience: No first-time travelers; prior travel experience required
• Licensure: Active RN license in Tennessee
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
  • NRP (AHA Advanced only)
  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN required)
• Additional Experience:

  • At least 1 year of EPIC experience
• Skills/Procedures:

  • Triage assessments
  • Inductions
  • Cesareans
  • External versions
  • NSTs
  • Circumcisions
  • Newborn resuscitation/stabilization
  • Magnesium Sulfate administration
• Floating: Floating to other units required but only within skill set
• Schedule: Weekend coverage and call required

Orientation and Training

• Completion of online modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours) is mandatory before starting
• Pass/Fail testing (medication and fetal monitoring exams) required prior to orientation
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 12 months, including multi-state and alias searches
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption (not required for 100% remote)
• Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for badge with specific background and quality requirements

Competency and Testing

• Annual medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Core training parts I, II, and III annually (including OSHA, patient safety, ethics, etc.)
• Pass/Fail testing for fetal monitoring with a minimum passing score of 84% (two attempts allowed)
• Additional competencies as required by unit

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed (not required for non-clinical roles)
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgments required
• Must carry valid driver's license for computer access setup
• No first-time travelers accepted; must have completed at least one prior travel contract

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with prior travel assignments who are comfortable with a variety of L&D procedures and floating within their skill set. The role requires strong compliance with certifications, immunizations, and facility-specific training/testing protocols.