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Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: North Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Labor and Delivery specialty for a travel contract. The role requires strong clinical skills in newborn and maternal care, with experience in a Cerner EMR environment.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
Experience with Cerner EMR
Certifications:
- ACLS
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- AWHONN Intermediate

Clinical Skills Required

Administration of blood/products
Management of CVC/PICC lines and peripheral IVs
Medication administration including anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, heparin, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate therapy, oxytocin
Assistance with circumcision and circumcision care education
Car seat education, cord care, discharge teaching
IV antibiotics administration
Newborn assessment and care of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Pain management (opioids, epidural, PCA IV, pain assessment)
Baby-friendly protocols and couplet care
Incision care and isolation precautions
Phlebotomy and vaccine administration

Preferred Skills

Phototherapy
Teaching circumcision care to parents
Thermoregulation of newborns
Care of large for gestational age and low birth weight infants

Patient Ratio

1 nurse to 3 patients

Facility & Compliance Requirements

Background Checks: Criminal background check covering all states/counties lived or worked in past 7 years, including OIG, SAM, EPLS/GSA, and Missouri/Kansas sex offender list
Health Requirements:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year
- 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
- Flu vaccination required by November 1; approved medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
- COVID vaccination required prior to start; facility-specific waiver form accepted in lieu
- Fit mask testing onsite; must pass fit test (no facial hair allowed)
- Immunizations:
  - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella (2 boosters if low titer)
  - 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (1 booster if low titer)
  - Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination accepted (Aya requirement)
Facility Policies:
- Safe Medication Administration Agreement required; failure to comply may result in contract termination
- Dress code and artificial/natural nail policies enforced
Documentation:
- Transcript or diploma required for education verification
- 2 recent references and candidate application or resume required
- Skills checklist required; medical-surgical skills accepted for rehab placements
- MO EDL search required prior to start with digital signature verification

Training & Continuing Education

Annual proof of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training required (signed attestation or CORE testing acceptable)
CEU requirements vary by unit; for Med/Surg and Telemetry units, specific cardiac, stroke, and trauma CEUs are required and must be updated annually
NIH Stroke Certification required and must be updated annually
TNCC required for ED and ICU candidates (not specific to this role but noted for related units)

Additional Notes

Locals are allowed to apply at the same rate
No radius restrictions for travel nurses
Candidates must complete HealthStream modules during orientation period
Candidates must complete all required skills checklists and competencies during orientation week to remain compliant

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with Cerner EMR proficiency and prior travel nursing experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Missouri.