Labor and Delivery RN
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery (Travel)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years current Labor & Delivery (L&D) nursing experience
• Must have Kentucky or compact nursing license

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA card front and back if not electronic
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required for all RNs except Psych and Med/Surg units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Nursing license verification (Kentucky or compact for KY facilities) – must be current within 30 days of start
• NIH Certification (required for RN specialties except OR and Psych)

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer (or first dose of series prior to start)
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer (or first dose of series prior to start)
• Tdap vaccination valid for 10 years (declinations accepted)
• Annual physical or physician statement within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions
• QuantiFERON TB blood test within 1 year prior to start
• Influenza vaccine required during Sept 1 - May 31 (medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation; declinations not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Work schedule: 36 hours worked / 48 hours off per two-week pay period
• Ratios may fluctuate based on census and call-ins
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer
• Submission of candidate to only one job at a time

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days prior to start, including 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, SAM, OIG
• Drug screen (excluding marijuana/THC) required annually
• Verification of education and employment (7 years relevant experience required to verify)
• Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start (Kentucky)
• Two professional references required (one charge or higher, one supervisor) within the last year

Competency & Skills Testing

• Skills checklist specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start
• Competency exam specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start (actual documents required, no certificates)
• EKG and Telemetry exams specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives (annual update required)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must submit a complete packet including cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF for submission

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs who meet the certification, immunization, and compliance requirements and are interested in a travel assignment in Kentucky.