Labor & Delivery RN
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Unit Description

• Labor & Delivery
• Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Float required

Work Schedule & Requirements

• On-Call: 36 hours every 6 weeks
• Weekend requirements: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• No time off allowed during major holidays (e.g., Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• AWHONN (Intermediate or Advanced) or NCC for Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) - actual downloaded certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, CHEMO, OCN, TNCC, CPI) — confirm with program management if unclear

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test or online, 100% score required)
• Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher; not required for L&D, Psych, LTC, Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum, Transitional Care)
• Core Competency Exams Part I, II, and III (minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually)

Required Health Documents

• Physical Exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA (Chiropractor not accepted)
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; if past positive, clear chest x-ray within 10 years plus questionnaire
• TB Questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing within 45 days of start (specific panel required)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination for 2025-26 or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Flu Vaccine Exemption Attestation if applicable

Required Background and Documentation

• Background Check completed within 45 days of start, including 7 years of history and multiple specific searches (SSN Trace, National Sex Offender, Criminal, OIG, etc.)
• I9 form
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (color and current)
• Photo for badge (passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings)
• Onboarding Attestation and review of onboarding documents
• Employment Application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days, active nursing license(s) listed with state, number, and expiration
• 2 supervisory references from past 3 years
• Unit-specific Skills Checklist updated within the last year

License Requirement

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Tennessee (Compact or Single State)
• License verification must be current and valid for at least 45 days beyond assignment start date

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Labor & Delivery travel RN roles (confirm with recruiter if needed)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Orientation is bi-weekly
• Travelers requesting time off during holidays will not be accommodated
• Screenshots or photos of certifications are NOT acceptable; must upload actual downloaded certificates
• Certifications and licenses must not expire within 45 days of assignment start date
• Renewal documents must be uploaded 5 days prior to expiration

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who meet the certification and competency requirements and are comfortable with travel assignments and holiday scheduling restrictions.