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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Unit: 15-bed Labor and Delivery unit with inpatient rooming-in for infants; newborn nursery used as needed
Patient Age Groups: Neonates and Adults
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
Medication System: Omnicell
Communication Method: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
Charge Nurse: Not required or preferred

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
AWHONN Beginner certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

Background Checks:
- Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
- Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA
- MA Statewide CORI release required and must be completed ASAP
Immunizations and Testing:
- Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
- Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel)
- N95 fit test within last 6 months (specific approved mask models)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of one Tdap after age 18, then Td every 10 years; medical declination requires documentation
- TB testing: 2-step PPD or Qgold/Tspot within 90 days of start; chest x-ray and annual questionnaire for past positives
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Immune titer or 2 vaccines with 2 boosters required for negative/equivocal titers; no declinations accepted
- Hepatitis B: Immune titer with numerical value >10 or signed declination; 3 boosters required for negative/equivocal titers; declinations accepted
- Varicella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines with 2 boosters required for negative/equivocal titers; no declinations accepted
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (September–April); medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Required; exemptions only accepted with signed medical or religious documentation
Facility-Specific Documents:
- Badge photo (head and shoulders, plain background) required 2 weeks prior to start
- Compliance checklist, latex allergy questionnaire, personal information forms required prior to start
- COVID-19 exemption forms required if applicable

References

2 professional references required for travel acute care positions, within 3 years of hire

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers will be screened for experience and considered
Charge nurse duties are not required or preferred for this role
Onsite N95 fit testing may be allowed on a case-by-case basis
Facility does not accept declinations for MMR or Varicella vaccines
Flu vaccine declinations accepted only for medical reasons with provider documentation
Drug screen does not require marijuana testing
Annual TB testing required only for ICU and ER candidates (not applicable here)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery unit caring for both neonates and adults during night shifts in Massachusetts.