Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Start Dates: 4/21 starts considered
• Interviews conducted virtually
• Schedule: No block scheduling; must have open availability
• Weekend Requirement: Every 5th weekend required
• Floating: Yes, to Postpartum unit
• Charting System: EPIC required
• Scrubs: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• AWHONN Intermediate
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience with EPIC charting system

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Unit-specific competency exams required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, and international searches if applicable
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Flu vaccine (mandatory)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation accepted on file
• Open availability and flexibility required due to floating and weekend requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.