Labor and Delivery Nurse
Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Northfield, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Summary

• Provide direct professional nursing care for maternal and newborn patients using nursing knowledge and critical thinking.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient responses.
• Deliver age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for neonate, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Administer medications, start IV fluids and blood products, and perform technical nursing skills such as IV venipuncture, restraint application, and sterile dressings.
• Supervise and delegate support personnel as needed.
• Provide patient and family education based on diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment following facility policies and nursing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Certification in Basic Electronic Fetal Monitoring.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
• STABLE certification preferred.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency contact form completed prior to start.
• Background checks including SS Trace, County searches (last 7 years), Nationwide, and Sex Offender registry within 1 year of start; updated annually.
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates must complete the MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract and complete fingerprinting within 2 weeks of registration.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved mask models only).
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunization or titer proof for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (October 1 – March 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination required or approved religious/medical exemption.
• Facility-specific photo for badge prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Must demonstrate understanding and adherence to compliance and ethics programs, including code of conduct and required training.
• Must provide 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years).
• Annual skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exam required.

Key Competencies and Performance Expectations

• Exceptional patient and customer experience.
• Integrity, respect, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Technical nursing skills and job competence.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on maternal and newborn care with a dedicated team. The role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population.