Labor and Delivery/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Belleville, Kansas
Republic County Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Belleville, Kansas
Specialty: Registered Nurse (OB / Med Surg)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Night shift, no call required
• Patient care split: 20% Obstetrics (OB), 80% Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
• Must independently manage Labor & Delivery (L&D) patients, including OB surgeries
• Primary nurse responsible for L&D patients from start to finish
• Another nurse without OB training will assist during delivery
• Majority of patient care will be medical-surgical
• Local candidates are acceptable

Required Experience

• Registered Nurse with OB and Med Surg experience
• Must be able to manage L&D patients independently, including OB surgeries
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in specialty (typical for travel RN roles with OB and Med Surg skills)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license (Kansas) with license verification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for all acute nursing units
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, required as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, required as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - preferred but not required
• National tech certification verification as applicable

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• I9 verification
• E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal check within one year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • State-specific exclusion checks (Kansas)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually; additional physical exam onsite before first shift
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually; additional onsite drug screen before first shift
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP within 10 years (declinations not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters recommended if low/equivocal titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters recommended if low/equivocal titers
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (medical exemptions reviewed)
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment (HIPAA or CORE testing acceptable)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam as applicable by profession/specialty
• Skills checklist required
• Employment application/resume required
• Two references or hospital evaluations required

Facility Information

• Level IV Trauma Center
• Facility will conduct secondary physical exam and drug screen onsite prior to first shift

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required
• Night shift only, no call
• Locals are welcome to apply