Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Monticello, Minnesota
CentraCare Health - Monticello

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

Location: Monticello, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Every third weekend required
• Unit includes Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Triage, Antepartum, Normal Newborn, and Special Care Nursery (including infant IV starts and high flow oxygen)
• Patient population: Pregnancies 36 weeks gestation or higher
• 6-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with neonate patients

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required annually, except NICU RNs)
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and OIG exclusions
• Primary source verification of state license
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccination (no religious declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccinations (time sensitive)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination (mask required if declined)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start (9-panel acceptable)
• Completion of required education modules during orientation (approx. 16 hours)

Compliance & Facility Requirements

• Must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
• Fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (no starts with fingerprints pending unless approved “more time needed” letter)
• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, including multi-level searches and international checks if applicable
• Education verification required (diploma acceptable with proof of verification attempts)
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (grey background, no selfies, JPG format)
• Candidate must sign confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Adherence to dress code (scrubs as specified)
• Return badges to manager on last day of assignment

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all state and facility-specific health and safety protocols
• References from recent employers within 2 years are required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor & Delivery setting with a supportive team and a variety of patient care experiences in a travel nursing role.