Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Labor & Delivery
• First-timers: Considered based on experience
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Within Women’s and Infants units only; may occasionally float to Post-Partum/Ante-Partum areas
• Block Schedule: May be considered based on unit needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Certifications

• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Intermediate Course
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (as required)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (as required)
• State Nursing License (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during work hours)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Check: 7-year criminal history, federal and international searches, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification (highest degree earned)
• Competency Exams (Medication/Pharmacology and specialty-specific)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
• Photo for badge (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters)
• Physical Exam (within last 12 months)
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Drug Testing (9 or 10 panel drug screen with alcohol test within 1 year)
  • Hepatitis A (required for Labor & Delivery staff)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (required October 1 - March 31; exemptions require approved documentation)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: No longer required

Additional Notes

• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Performance and Internal Evaluations required if previously employed with the facility
• Skills Checklist must be updated annually for applicable units
• Must discuss Return to Office (RTO) restrictions during interview

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery unit with a reputable medical center in Tennessee, requiring specific certifications and compliance with detailed health and background documentation.