Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
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

Job Details

• Unit: Labor & Delivery
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• On-Call: 36 hours every 6 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (approximately 2 weekends per month)
• Float Requirement: Yes

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) - Intermediate or Advanced level required for Labor & Delivery
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC certification required for L&D nurses
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics; verify before assignment start

Note: Actual certificates must be uploaded; screenshots or photos are not accepted. Certifications must not expire within 45 days of assignment start date. Renewals must be uploaded 5 days prior to expiration.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee, active and in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• AWHONN certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• NRP certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check completed within 45 days of start date, including:

  • 7-year SSN trace with complete address history
  • Alias verification if applicable
  • National and state sex offender registries
  • Federal and state criminal searches
• Drug screening within 45 days of start, including a comprehensive panel of substances
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA confirming fitness for duty
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray if prior positive TB
• Immunization and health documentation:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required for starts on or after 9/8/2025 (no declinations accepted; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons with proper documentation)
• Color Blind Testing within 12 months prior to start (Ishihara test accepted)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG (except L&D), and core competencies with minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge: passport-style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days
• Two supervisory references from employers within the last 3 years
• Skills checklist specific to Labor & Delivery unit, updated within the last year
• Utility bill or lease/mortgage statement in candidate’s name with address at least 75 miles from contracted facility

Important Policies

• Time off requests during holidays will not be accommodated. Holidays include but are not limited to: Valentine’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Holiday time off may be discussed onsite after arrival.

This position offers a structured orientation and requires adherence to strict compliance and certification standards to ensure quality patient care in the Labor & Delivery unit.