Labor and Delivery RN
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

Location: Dothan, Alabama Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 6-8 weeks Start Date: Must start by 11/30 to meet facility need

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: 19:00-07:00, 12-hour shifts (4x12). The description lists "Days," but the shift field says night.
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week, based on traveler preference
• Ratio: 1:2
• Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Float: No float
• Unit Focus: Labor patients, antepartum patients down to 27 weeks, preeclampsia/PIH patients (magnesium), and preterm labor patients
• Unit Details: NST

Responsibilities

• Continuous fetal monitoring
• Fetal scalp electrode placement
• IV starts
• Amnioinfusion
• Assist anesthesia during epidural placement
• Attend C-sections (do not scrub)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Labor and Delivery experience: minimum 1 year, with experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• AWHONN Intermediate
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a large hospital setting

Onboarding and Compliance

• Background: 7-year criminal check, sex offender check, nationwide/county searches, education verification, and EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, all completed within 30 days of start
• Drug screen: 10-panel test within 90 days of start; instant/rapid tests are not accepted
• Shirley's Law APS Registry Clearance: Required before orientation. Results typically take 7-10 business days.
• Immunizations and health: Physical exam, TB screening or questionnaire, measles/mumps/rubella/varicella/hepatitis B titers or vaccines, and a 2026-27 flu vaccine or documented exemption (medical or religious exemptions require a mask all season). COVID vaccination is voluntary.
• Respirator fit test: Annual; must use 3M 1870+, 1860S, 1860R, or 8210 masks; cannot be done onsite
• Tdap: Required only for PEDS unit candidates
• References: Two clinical references who have worked with the traveler within the last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Facility modules: Must be completed by the Friday before start at 12:00 PM EST. ER and CCU/Neuro ICU have additional trainings.
• Badge photo: Due within 72 hours of signing
• Documentation software: Epic and GE Centricity (software familiarity, not a credential)
• Other documents: Social Security card, employment application/resume, skills checklist (annual update)