Labor and Delivery RN
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• May be asked to float to other campus or floors; flexibility required
• Must live within 150 miles of the facility
• Proficiency required as a circulator
• 3 years of experience preferred (1st time travelers accepted)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Texas
• Minimum 3 years of specialty experience preferred
• Prior travel experience not required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) required
• State-specific checks including Texas DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry within 30 days of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required; annual update required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; time sensitive (within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer, series, or declination; booster or declination post titer acceptable
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed

Competency and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses (if applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test) required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign multiple facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements prior to start, including:

  • Vaccination Information Acknowledgment
  • TB and Occupational Exposure Acknowledgment
  • Patient Centered Pledge
  • Contract Employee Receipt and Acknowledgement
  • Computer Security Agreement
  • Corporate Compliance Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Employee Misconduct Registry Acknowledgment
  • Self Identify Form
  • Relationship to Physician Form
  • Authorization for Background Check
  • Traveler Identification Form
• Candidate must complete orientation modules (~3-4 hours) and other onboarding documentation

References and Documentation

• 2 professional references required within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume/application required

Additional Notes

• Flexibility to float to other units or campuses is expected
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Must be proficient as a circulator in Labor and Delivery setting