High-Risk Labor & Delivery RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 2 others

Registered Nurse - Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Crisis Response

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Hospital System: Novant Health Crisis Response
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (13-26 week contracts accepted)

Job Description

• Unit: Special Maternity Care High Risk OB Unit (Birthing Care Unit)
• Patient Population: Obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater for intrapartum, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum care. Also cares for under 16 weeks high-risk patients.
• Patient Volume: Average 20 births in 24 hours, 30-40 admits, 40 visits/day, 20 rooms
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Ratios: 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Float Requirement: Float as needed within the unit
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum every other weekend (6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Provided (blue)
• Precepting: May be required to precept/orient new staff

Required Skills and Certifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred; 3 years ideal. Unit accepts 1st-time travelers with experience in large/high volume settings.
• Skills: Circulate in OR, sterile vaginal exams, competent in immediate newborn care
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Intermediate (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Unit Details

• Very fast-paced, high acuity environment
• Strong preference for RNs with OR circulate experience
• Uses PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR systems

Patient Care and Procedures

• Obstetrical triage for screening and outpatient procedures (antenatal fetal surveillance, IV hydration, medication administration)
• Scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births
• Rescue cervical cerclage performed

Important Policies

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is NOT allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation and Do Not Rehire status.
• Interview with manager required before offer

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Background check within 6 months
• Drug testing (9 panel, within 6 months)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with documentation)
• Immunizations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required for travel staff
• Various facility-specific forms including photo for badge, emergency contact, hospital policies acknowledgment, and others
• Competency exams including medication, color blindness, dysrhythmia/EKG (time sensitive for certain specialties)
• Education verification and licensure verification as applicable

Additional Notes

• 48-hour shifts may be offered but are not recommended due to unit busyness; no overtime until after 48 hours billed
• Candidates must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation modules prior to start
• Photo for badge must be passport style on white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses
• Radiation badges required for certain specialties (not applicable for this RN role unless otherwise specified)

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced maternity care environment with strong OB and newborn care skills.