Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Midland, Texas
Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)
Start Date: January preferred
Minimum Contract: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Rotate through triage, antepartum, labor, circulate, and transition (no post-partum)
• Required certifications: NIHSS, BLS, ACLS, NRP

Required Certifications & Competencies

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS): Required for all clinical positions
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for antepartum, labor & delivery, mother-baby, NICU
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, interventional radiology, pediatrics, PACU, allied health
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Preferred for Labor & Delivery (Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN)
• Tech Certification Verification: Required for applicable allied health roles (e.g., Cath Lab Tech, CT Tech, MRI Tech, etc.)
• State License Verification: Required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology and Age-Specific Competency Exams required within 1 year of start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and all locations lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Texas-specific background checks: DPS Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry, Employability Status Check (all within 30 days prior to start)
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for Cath Lab, CVOR, and Labor & Delivery RNs
• Confidentiality and security agreements, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklist must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or agency declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation
• N95 Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (facility does not accept PAPR)

Additional Information

• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required and must be updated annually

This position offers a comprehensive clinical experience in a hospital setting with a focus on labor and delivery and related areas, requiring multiple certifications and compliance with strict background and health documentation standards.