Labor and Delivery RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Community Hospital North

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (OB) - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Obstetrics (OB)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Labor and Delivery, LDRP with High Risk/Antepartum
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• Floating: Possible, rarely to NICU as helping hands
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Block Schedule: May try to accommodate but not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles away from all facilities
• Pending License: Accepted if applied for within 48 hours of offer acceptance
• Return to Office Restrictions: Considered per contract

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Additional Experience Notes: Must be strong labor nurses; primarily needed in labor areas

Certifications Required

• Mandatory:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Preferred:

  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Clinical Skills

• Must be able to circulate own C-Section

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start
• Education verification (ASN or BSN required; MSN not accepted)
• Professional license verification
• National Sex Offender Registry check
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, or PA
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot within 30 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella titers or proof of vaccination
• Flu vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions allowed with documentation)
• COVID-19 exemption forms accepted (medical/religious) but subject to facility approval

Competency Exams and Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (if applicable)
• Core Parts I, II, and III exams (Prophecy Exam accepted)
• OSHA Mandatory training
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (if applicable)

Additional Facility Requirements

• Photo ID for badge with specific photo guidelines (solid background, professional attire, no hats/sunglasses)
• Must surrender badge and Vocera device upon last shift to avoid charges
• Must complete various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • TB Questionnaire
  • Privacy Policy & Acknowledgement
  • Contractor Data Sheet
  • Confidential Info Acknowledgement
  • HR Policies Acknowledgement
  • Hepatitis B Declination form (required regardless of immunity status)
• References: Minimum 2 references from manager/supervisor within 1 year of start
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist required

Notes

• Parking is free
• Scrub color: Seal Blue
• No on-call or holiday requirements

This position requires a strong, experienced labor nurse with prior travel contract experience, capable of managing labor and delivery including circulating in C-sections, and holding current BLS and NRP certifications. The role is a night shift travel contract for approximately 13 weeks in Indianapolis, Indiana.