Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, total 36 hours/week)

Job Description

• Provide clinical care in Labor and Delivery with expected cross-training to Mother/Baby unit.
• May be floated to NICU (feeders/grower patients).
• Work includes care for low-risk patients including certified nurse midwife population and high-risk maternal fetal medicine cases.
• Facility features: approximately 2000 annual deliveries, 8 private labor rooms, 4 private triage beds, and 2 OB operating rooms.
• Time off: Can approve up to 40 hours; work schedule includes every other holiday and every other weekend.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Fetal Monitoring (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• AWHONN Intermediate level certification

Required Licenses and Qualifications

• Valid Virginia RN license (VA license pending submissions accepted)
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, default to standard for specialty (recommend verifying with recruiter)
• Must be able to pass background checks and verifications as required (see Background Checks section)

Background Checks and Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a third-party vendor; BSN preferred, ASN required if no BSN
• Official transcript required (photocopy of diploma not accepted)
• Abuse registry search required only if assigned to Behavioral Health or specific units (not typical for this role)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; facility will notify if needed

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive TB test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations/exemptions for Rubeola
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, additional antigen titer required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually

Additional Requirements and Information

• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby unit
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Skills checklist and competency exams required and must be updated annually
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Candidate must complete facility-specific screening, release authorization, and traveler compliance forms prior to start

Work Environment and Expectations

• Night shift with 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Cross-training and floating to related units expected
• Work schedule includes alternating holidays and weekends
• Opportunity to work in a high-volume, well-equipped labor and delivery setting with both low and high-risk patient populations

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Labor and Delivery RN travel contract position in Virginia.