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Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Liberal, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per week: 36
Unit: Labor and Delivery with 10 LDRP beds, 4 GYN beds, Post-op, 14 Well-baby beds, and 3 Special Care Nursery beds
Deliveries: Approximately 900 per year with 2 OB/GYN doctors and 3 pediatricians
Floating: Occasional floating to Medical-Surgical, ICU, and ER expected 2-3 times during the contract
Weekends: Every other weekend required
Call: Not required
Block scheduling: Allowed and negotiable

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Kansas
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Government-issued photo ID and driver’s license required and must be carried during work hours
Social Security card required
Background check: 7-year criminal history check within 30 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
Primary source verification of nursing license (NURSYS verification required)
Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
Completed employment application/resume
Performance evaluation if worked with the facility over 1 year; internal evaluation if over 2 years

Health & Safety Requirements

Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
Fit mask test within 1 year of start (may be completed onsite if necessary)
Immunizations or titers required:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (vaccine series, titer, or declination)
- Varicella
Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if past positive, clear chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start plus urine drug screen on first day
Routine COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated staff based on community transmission levels; vaccinated staff exempt from routine testing

Additional Notes

Candidates must sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including emergency data sheet, ethical concern form, authorization to release information, standards of behavior, and COVID-19 exemption/accommodation forms if applicable
Hair and urine drug screen required on first day
Attestation forms related to I9 and E-Verify required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a busy Labor and Delivery unit with a supportive team and diverse patient population.