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

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Registered Nurse position specializing in Labor and Delivery.
Requires a minimum of 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience.
Travel/contract employment type.

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Red Cross preferred; required for Labor & Delivery and other specified units.
BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all candidates.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required.

Licensure

Current, valid Massachusetts RN license required with primary source verification.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
Fit testing for 3M N95 Model 1860 mask required for all units, including OR.
Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-Spot within 6 months) or 2-step PPD within 6 months; if past positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year required.
Up-to-date immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (positive titer required; declination only accepted with low titer and completion of facility-specific declination form)
Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing if declined.
Annual COVID-19 vaccination required or approved exemption. Proof of vaccination required prior to start.
9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).

Competency & Testing Requirements

Pass/Fail testing on EKG and medication administered on first day of orientation; remediation available if needed.
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80% or facility-specific Angoff score.
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Labor & Delivery and Telemetry units.
Online color blindness testing within 1 year of start date.

Background Checks & Documentation

Standard background check including 7-year search of locations lived/worked/schooled, sex offender registry, and nationwide checks.
Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
CORI release required.
Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all candidates in MA.
Emergency contact form required prior to start.
Facility-specific photo for badge (headshot with grey background, no selfies or professional photos).

Additional Notes

Scrub color is flexible; scrubs provided for OR.
Flu and COVID-19 exemption forms must be completed and approved if applicable.
TB questionnaire required if positive TB test history.
Hepatitis B declination form required if declining vaccine.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract role with a reputable healthcare facility in Massachusetts.