Labor & Delivery RN
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

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

Job Description

• Start Date: May 18, 2026 (Bi-weekly orientation)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• Float required
• Nurse-Patient Ratio:

  • Labor & Delivery (L&D): 1 nurse to 2 patients
  • Mother-Baby (MB): 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• No time off allowed during specified holidays (including Valentine’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and local breaks). Holiday time off requests may be addressed onsite after arrival.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• AWHONN Intermediate (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (within 12 months prior to start)
• Competency Exam (annual update required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80% or higher, not required for L&D, Psych, LTC, Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum, Transitional Care)
• Core Competencies Part I, II, and III (minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually)

Required Health Documents

• Physical Exam (within 12 months, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA)
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test within 1 year; T-spots not accepted) or clear chest X-ray if previously positive
• TB Questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing (within 45 days of start) including a comprehensive panel with MRO signature
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (for 2025-26 season)
• Flu Vaccine Exemption Attestation if applicable

Required Background and History Documentation

• Background Check (must include 7 years of history, alias verification, and multiple specific searches)
• Employment Application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days, and active nursing license details
• Two supervisory references from the past 3 years
• Unit-specific Skills Checklist (updated annually, within last year)

Additional Information

• Nurse must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Tennessee (license verification required)
• Photo for badge with solid background required prior to start
• Utility bill or lease/mortgage statement required to verify address (must be >75 miles from contracted facility)
• Orientation and onboarding documents must be reviewed and attested to by the candidate

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• AWHONN Intermediate certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for Labor and Delivery RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a 13-week contract length. The role requires multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP, and NIH Stroke Certification. The nurse will float between Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units with specific nurse-patient ratios. Weekend work every other weekend is required, and holiday time off is restricted. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and competency exams are mandatory. Candidates must hold an active Tennessee RN license and meet all documentation and certification requirements prior to start.