Labor & Delivery RN
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Tucson, Arizona (Travel/Contract)

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Float: Required based on census
• Local Candidates: Not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications (must be within required renewal periods):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM or AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Orientation

• Orientation held twice monthly; attendance required
• Facility-specific orientation sign-off required for RNs

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of assignment start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year (PAPR allowed onsite)
• Immunizations and titers required with no declinations allowed for certain vaccines:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations allowed except for Pediatrics, PICU, Pediatric ER, Mom & Baby, Labor & Delivery units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (declinations NOT accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (declinations allowed with signed form)
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) within 3 months of start; if positive, chest x-ray within 1 year showing no active TB
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form
• Drug testing (12 panel) must be completed within 30 days of assignment start

Documentation and Compliance

• Background checks must be completed within 30 days of start and cannot be pending at start
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Two professional references from employment within last 3 years required; one must be supervisory
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific job description and traveler welcome letter must be signed prior to start
• Compliance with facility policies including tobacco, nicotine, and vaping policy

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for float assignments based on census needs
• Pass/fail testing failure may result in contract review or cancellation
• No local candidates accepted for this assignment