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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Unit: Labor & Delivery

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• On-Call: 36 hours every 6 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:2 in Labor & Delivery unit
• Float required
• No time off allowed during major holidays (Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day) unless approved onsite after arrival

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) or NCC for Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - Intermediate or Advanced level required for L&D, OBGYN, Mother & Baby units

Note: Certifications must be actual certificates (no screenshots/photos) and valid for at least 45 days beyond assignment start date. Renewals must be uploaded 5 days prior to expiration.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check must cover 7 years and include:

  • SSN Trace with complete address history
  • Alias names verification
  • National Sex Offender, Criminal, OIG, SAM, State Abuse Registry, OFAC, FACIS III, Federal Criminal Extended Search, and International searches as applicable
• Background checks must be completed within 45 days of start and updated annually
• Drug testing required within 45 days of start, covering a comprehensive panel including Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Marijuana, Opiates, and others
• Color Blind Testing required within 12 months prior to start (Ishihara test or online test)
• Competency exams required including Medication Test/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG (except L&D, Psych, LTC, Mother-Baby), Core Parts I, II, III with minimum 80% pass rate updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA (Chiropractor not accepted)
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 10 years plus questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons with proper documentation)
• TB Questionnaire required
• Photo for badge (passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings)

Documentation and History

• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days
• Two supervisory references from past 3 years required
• Skills checklist updated within the last year, unit-specific
• State nursing license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Background Check Alias Name Attestation if applicable
• Onboarding attestation and review of facility-specific onboarding documents required

Additional Notes

• Travelers must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and documentation requirements
• All certifications, background checks, and health documents must meet facility standards and timelines
• Time off requests during holidays are generally not accommodated unless approved onsite

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with Labor & Delivery expertise who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are available for a 13-week travel assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee.