Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Unit: Labor & Delivery
• Shift: Night (4x12 hours), 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 48
• Schedule Options: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts available
• On-Call: 36 hours every 6 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Holiday Time Off: Not accommodated during major holidays (e.g., Valentine's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day). Requests can be discussed onsite after arrival.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• AWHONN Intermediate (for Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Certifications must be current and may not expire within 45 days of assignment start. Actual certificates required; screenshots or photos are not accepted.

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test or equivalent within 12 months)
• Competency Exam (annual update required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for all RNs except L&D, Psych, LTC, Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum, Transitional Care)
• Core Competencies Part I, II, and III (annual update required, minimum 80% pass rate)

Required Licenses and Experience

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA (fit for duty)
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; T-spot tests not accepted
• TB Questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine required for starts between September 1 and April 1 (no declinations accepted; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons)
• Drug screening within 45 days of start (specific panel required, MRO signature required)
• Background check within 45 days of start, including 7-year history and multiple federal/state registries
• Two supervisory references from the past 3 years
• Employment application with 7-year work history and no unexplained gaps over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated within the last year

Additional Facility Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or state ID (color copy, current)
• Passport-style photo with solid background (no filters or facial piercings) for badge
• Utility bill, mortgage statement, or lease matching RN license address, located more than 75 miles from contracted facility
• Completion of onboarding attestation and review of facility-specific documents

Notes

• Travelers requesting time off during specified holidays will not be accommodated but may discuss after arrival.
• Actual certification documents must be uploaded; photos or screenshots are not accepted.
• All documentation must have consistent personal information (DOB, SSN) matching candidate records.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency-approved medical or religious documentation.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Labor & Delivery unit with a supportive nurse-patient ratio and a structured schedule. Candidates must meet all certification, competency, and health requirements to be considered.