Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient ratio: 1-2 couplets (mother and baby pairs)
• Work areas include Antepartum, Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum (LDRP), and Mother/Baby units
• Occasional floating to Postpartum unit within scope of practice
• Weekend requirement: Minimum 3 weekend shifts per month (Saturday/Sunday only; Friday not counted as weekend)
• No on-call required
• Not open to block scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• C-EFM (Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• RNC-OB (Registered Nurse Certified in Obstetrics)
• Experience with high-risk antepartum cases and facility with >300 births/month
• Skills such as assisting with amniocentesis, triage of obstetrical patients, spiral electrode placement, circumcision care, car seat education, metabolic screening, neonatal abstinence syndrome care, phototherapy, PCA use, cervical cerclage, D&C, tubal ligation, and Level III L&D experience

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Assist with sterile speculum exams (effacement, dilation, station, presentation)
• Perform Non-Stress Tests (NST) and electronic fetal monitoring (external and internal) including IUPC placement and calibration
• Recognize and treat abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Administer blood and blood products
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs; use infusion pumps and drips
• Medication administration and monitoring
• Postpartum care including hemorrhage/shock management, epidural/general anesthesia monitoring, and pain assessment
• Assist with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, forceps/vacuum extraction, and C-section circulation and recovery
• Neonatal care in delivery room including cord care, newborn assessment, hypoglycemia management, infant identification, and discharge teaching to parents
• Isolation precautions, PPE use, and vaccine administration

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within one year confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Fit mask test within one year, updated annually (can be completed onsite)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or declination)
• Negative TB test (Qgold or Tspot) within one year; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive test
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (specific panels required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 1 year including SS trace, 7-year county, national criminal, and FACIS III
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (diploma or official transcripts) required prior to start
• Primary source verification of state RN license and certifications within 15 days prior to start
• Employment application and work history verification covering last 7 years, including explanation of gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist current within one year
• References required but do not prevent start if pending; must be collected promptly after start
• Candidate must complete facility-specific orientation acknowledgments and confidentiality forms
• Must watch and provide proof of completion of facility’s New Employee Orientation video before starting

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are considered
• Blackout dates for time off requests: May 22-25, July 3-6, September 4-7
• No block scheduling available
• Candidate statement letter required as part of background check process

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs comfortable with high acuity cases and comprehensive maternal-newborn care in a fast-paced environment.