Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3a-3:30p)
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Required Experience

• Labor and Delivery experience is mandatory

Required Credentials and Certifications

• Professional License:

  • Valid nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required)
  • MA Conditional Licenses NOT accepted

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military; AHA preferred)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • MGB EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN required, 2-year renewal
  • MGB Medication Exam (80% passing within 365 days)

• Health Requirements:

  • Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray documentation

Background and Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Social Security Number trace as part of background check
• Education verification of highest level achieved

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset)
• Skills checklist
• Candidate submission coversheet

Onboarding Requirements

• MGB NWH Self-Study Orientation & Attestation
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form upon acceptance and for extensions

This position requires compliance with all credentialing, health, and background checks prior to and during the assignment.