Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 5 years of current Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience in an acute care setting required.
• Must have experience with Meditech EMR.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP.
• Intermediate AWHONN Fetal Monitoring skills required.
• Must hold a valid Kentucky nursing license or a compact nursing license.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of 5 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience with MEDITECH Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Completion and acknowledgement of Orientation Safety Manual.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks including national and county-level searches, sex offender registry, and others.
• Education verification.
• Annual physical exam or physician statement confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• Drug testing within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (valid within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titer proof
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer proof
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, and core competencies.
• References: Two professional references within 1 year of start date (one must be a supervisor).
• Work history verification covering 7 years.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety manuals.
• Annual renewal of required certifications and competencies.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• PAPRs (Powered Air Purifying Respirators) are not accommodated; fit mask testing completed onsite.
• Religious or medical exemptions for mask fit and flu vaccine can be reviewed onsite.
• Must complete all required attestations and documentation prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity in Kentucky with a reputable acute care facility.