Labor and Delivery RN
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Saint Alexius Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery RN (Night Shift) - Travel Position

Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Labor and Delivery unit (6 East)
• Travel assignment in a hospital setting

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard for Labor and Delivery RN roles (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Note: No explicit mention of prior travel experience required

Certifications & Licenses (Must Have)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Valid RN license with primary source verification (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Required Health & Immunization Documentation

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted
• TB Testing: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers (preferred prior to start, cannot be completed onsite)
• Health Statement: Completed physical exam or statement of good health prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Color Vision Test: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Required Professional Documentation & Checks

• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days prior to first assignment)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension-specific onboarding requirements and attestations

Required Exams & Checklists

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (Checklist/Testing)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (Clinical competency, updated annually)
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% score, updated as required)

Additional Notes

• Must comply with all Ascension Health onboarding and credentialing requirements
• Some requirements are specific to Illinois (e.g., Biometric Consent)
• Flu vaccine exemptions require mask wearing at all times during flu season
• No declinations accepted for MMR, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines
• Fit testing must be completed prior to assignment start (cannot be done onsite)

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel assignment in Illinois with a reputable healthcare system.