Labor & Delivery RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide specialized Labor & Delivery nursing care.
• May float to Emergency Department (ED) at a nearby hospital to assist with OB-specific care alongside a primary RN (no primary assignment in ED).
• On first ED shift, arrive 30 minutes early for orientation.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern (36-48 hours/week depending on schedule).

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• AWHONN Intermediate Course (specific to OB nursing).

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Indiana (IN) required.
• Note: Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required).
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender registry, and education verification.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators).
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Required vaccinations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance documents prior to start.

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-term acute care hospital setting.
• Labor & Delivery unit with high patient volume.
• Charting via Cerner electronic health record.
• Free parking available.

Important Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel position.
• Floating to ED requires OB-specific care support only.
• Must be willing to work major holidays as scheduled.
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance paperwork are time-sensitive and must be completed prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs with strong OB skills seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity hospital environment.