Labor and Delivery RN
Hood River, Oregon
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Hood River, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position primarily on Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit.
• Floating between units based on needs and skill set is required.
• Shifts: Primarily day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), may cover night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week).
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• On-call: Not required.
• Patient Ratios:

  • Active labor: 1:1 (AWHONN standard)
  • Postpartum: 1:3
• 48-hour shifts approved.
• Must have a vehicle for assignment.

Facility Highlights

• Critical Access / Level III Trauma Center
• 25 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, and Maternal Child units)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, including Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP) experience.
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty experience: Minimum 1 year in Labor and Delivery, 2 years preferred.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st timers accepted).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• E-Verify attestation required.
• Education verification for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer; declination accepted.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination; titers accepted.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; declination accepted.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel within 12 months; updated as needed.
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually (travel only).
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background).

Additional Requirements

• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS platform.
• Must complete Epic training modules as assigned.

Notes

• Floating to other units and facilities is common and may include locations within reasonable distance.
• Floating to certain locations may include additional incentives and accommodations.
• No on-call required.
• Weekend work every other weekend is mandatory.

This position is ideal for RNs with Labor and Delivery experience seeking a travel contract role in a critical access hospital setting with a supportive teaching environment.