Labor and Delivery RN
Northampton, Massachusetts
Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Job Opportunity: Childbirth RN (Night Shift)

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide family-centered nursing care for patients with antepartum medical conditions, patients in labor (vaginal and Cesarean-section), newborns, postpartum patients, and patients with gynecological conditions.
• Collaborate on an interdisciplinary level, adapting communication to patients’ intellectual and physical abilities.
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Massachusetts (no conditional licenses accepted).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Fetal Heart Monitoring certification (AWHONN or NCC), with renewal every 2 years.

Required Health & Safety Compliance

• N95 Respirator Fit Test completed within 1 year prior to start date and updated annually (no exemptions allowed).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation completed prior to fit testing.
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) or proof of immunity via blood test.
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening: negative skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if there is a break longer than 6 months.
• Physician Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 1 year of start date, updated if break longer than 6 months.

Required Professional Documentation

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state for all positions and education.
• Two professional references within the last 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher in the relevant skillset.
• Completed skills checklist within 1 year of submission.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including county and international residence/travel history for the last 7 years.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date.
• Social Security Number trace covering the last 7 years.
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start date, updated annually.
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days prior to start date, updated annually.
• Education verification of highest level achieved (except CNA positions).
• Confirmation of Assignment/Point of Information form upon acceptance and for any assignment changes.

Additional Notes

• A professional badge photo (color, plain background, no filters or glasses) taken within the last 6 months is required for onboarding.
• Positive TB test results require a negative chest X-ray dated after the positive test (optional but recommended).
• Name change documentation may be required if legal name differs from credential documents.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with recent experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard competency for Labor and Delivery RN roles.
• No prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a night shift long-term assignment in Massachusetts.