Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

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

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in a maternity float pool requiring flexibility to work both Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum (PP) units (true LDRP role).
• Must be willing and able to float between L&D and PP.
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15), totaling 36 hours per week.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and holiday coverage.
• Start dates are fixed: must be able to start on either June 10 or June 24; no other start dates considered.
• Requires passing two pass/fail exams at orientation: a medication exam and a telemetry exam (one attempt allowed each). Failure to pass results in immediate contract cancellation. Study materials will be provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Postpartum experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing requirements.
• Successful completion of pass/fail competency exams including medication and EKG/telemetry testing.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI (criminal background) clearance required within 30 days prior to start.
• 7-year criminal background check covering all counties lived/worked in, including SSN trace, national criminal search, and OIG/SAM checks.
• Education verification of highest completed degree (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable; diplomas not accepted).
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions.
• Drug test within 30 days of start covering a comprehensive panel of substances.
• Immunizations or valid declinations required for:

  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccine or facility-specific declination)
  • Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for maternity)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with titers, vaccines, or declination (declinations not accepted for maternity)
  • Varicella (chickenpox) immunity or declination (declinations not accepted for maternity)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or declination (declinations accepted with conditions)
• TB testing: Two PPDs (one within 90 days, one within a year) or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days; positive TB requires chest X-ray and facility-specific questionnaire.
• Completion of required competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (pass/fail with one attempt).
• References: Two professional references within three years of start date.
• Employment application documenting 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually as applicable.

Additional Information

• Up to 5 days or less of Return to Origin (RTO) allowed.
• Local candidates are eligible for the same terms as travelers.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required on site depending on assignment.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific health and safety policies, including COVID-19 vaccination or declination requirements.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs comfortable with maternity float pool assignments, telemetry monitoring, and passing strict orientation competency exams.