Labor & Delivery Nurse
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Valid Arizona RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience required
• Certifications required (must be current and valid):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification within the last 2 years (candidates without AWHONN certification will not be considered)
• Float based on census required
• Coverage every other weekend
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• No local candidates accepted

Orientation

• Orientation held twice a month

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year history, OFAC, National Sex Offender, and all counties/states lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Drug testing within 72 hours of booking and within 30 days of assignment start (12 panel)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (full vaccine within 10 years; declinations allowed except for certain units)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of 3 vaccines or positive titer; declinations allowed with form)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) required for certain units with remediation policy
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam with passing score of 80% or higher
• HIPAA competency updated annually with passing score of 80% or above
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (AWOHNN or NCC acceptable)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications may be required depending on unit

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references from employment within the last 3 years, including 1 supervisory reference
• Employment application with detailed work history for the last 7 years; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Float and weekend coverage required

Notes

• Candidates must not be local to the area
• Candidates without required certifications or documentation will not be considered
• Orientation and compliance with all facility-specific policies and testing are mandatory