Labor and Delivery RN
Carmel, Indiana
Saint Vincent Carmel Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery (Travel)

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Serve as primary coordinator for all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for specialty, typically 1-2 years; no conflicting data provided)
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics
• NRP Advanced (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Valid RN License with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Fit Test (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years)
• Specialty Exam (minimum 80% or national benchmark, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension Fetal Monitoring Certification (if fetal monitoring not covered on competency exam, AWHONN, Relias, or equivalent within past 2 years)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted; if negative, two doses of MMR vaccine four weeks apart)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted but mask required)
• Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Two-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes
• Documented proof of two Varicella vaccines or serological evidence of immunity (no declinations accepted; if negative, two doses four weeks apart)
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Annual health statement or physical exam

Background & Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of first assignment
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Drug screen: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Education verification within 90 days prior to start
• Resume/profile submission required
• Professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID matching home state for compact license holders
• Color vision test prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Completion of onboarding requirements and attestation prior to or at start
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates

This position is ideal for an experienced RN in Labor and Delivery seeking a travel assignment in Indiana with a reputable healthcare organization.