Labor and Delivery RN
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• May be asked to float to other campus or floors; flexibility required
• Must live within 150 miles of the facility
• 3 years of experience preferred (1st time travelers accepted)
• Must be proficient as a circulator

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of specialty experience preferred
• Prior travel experience not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Compliance and Background Checks

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) required
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required; must be updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Immunizations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed

Competency and Testing

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blind testing required
• Pass/fail testing for telemetry nurses (if applicable) with up to 2 attempts allowed

Additional Requirements

• Must complete various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, confidentiality, compliance, etc.)
• Must provide 2 references within 3 years of start
• Resume/application required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Notes

• Candidate must be flexible to float between units or campuses
• Must live within 150 miles of the facility location
• First-time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is not mandatory

This position is ideal for a Labor and Delivery RN with solid clinical skills, required certifications, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.