Labor & Delivery RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery RN

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Labor and Delivery RN with Postpartum and Newborn care responsibilities
• Shift: Rotating day shifts with 1 night of call every other week (EOW), approximately 36 or 48 hours
• Shift Times: Rotation between 7:00am–7:30pm, 11:00am–11:30pm, and 7:00pm–7:30am plus EOW night call
• Unit: Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Unit (25-bed capacity) including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, Operating Rooms, Recovery Rooms, and Antepartum Nursery rooms
• Patient Ratios:

  • Labor & Delivery: 1:2-3 during evaluations, 1:1 during active labor or when administering magnesium or epidural
  • Postpartum: 1:3-4
• Average Daily Census: 15-25 mothers, babies, and labors
• Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC
• Floating: Not required
• Rotating Shifts: Required due to union agreement; no straight day shifts available

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Massachusetts RN License
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Circulation, and Newborn Care
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification, renewed every 2 years
  • AHA ACLS preferred but not required
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must have documentation of required immunizations and health screenings including:

    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
    • Influenza vaccine (required during flu season)
    • TB test or equivalent screening within 3 months of start date
    • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity preferred
  • Fit testing for N95 respirator within 1 year of start date, updated annually
  • Completion of required background checks, including criminal background, CORI, SSN trace, sex offender registry, and exclusion checks
  • Submission of professional references and verification of education and licensure
  • Completion of skills checklist and other onboarding documentation as required

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The role involves rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Union agreement impacts scheduling flexibility.
• The position requires strong skills in labor and delivery nursing, postpartum care, newborn care, and circulating in the OR setting.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel assignment with a dynamic shift schedule and a comprehensive maternity care environment.