Labor & Delivery RN
Austin, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (Travel Contract)

Location: Austin, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Hours per Week: 36
On-Call: No on-call required
Weekend Shifts: 4 weekend shifts scheduled

Unit Overview

• Level 4 designated maternal center providing the highest level of care for complex patients at any gestation.
• 22 beds total (16 labor beds).
• Approximately 100 staff including RNs and support personnel.
• Day shift staffing: 1 charge nurse, minimum 2 surgical techs, 1 unit clerk, and ~10 RNs.
• Weekend staffing: ~7 RNs.
• Patient ratios typically 1:2 or 1:1.
• Electronic Medical Records systems used: CPN and Meditech.
• The unit is undergoing renovations to update all rooms.
• Highly tenured staff with long-term leadership supportive of the team.
• Manager and Director actively assist with patient care when census requires.

Typical Procedures

• Vaginal and Cesarean section deliveries
• Tubal ligations
• Cerclage placement and removal
• Dilation and curettage (D&C)
• Cesarean hysterectomy (C-hyst)
• Placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PASD) cases

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Experience circulating in the operating room (OR)
• Experience in triage

Work Environment and Culture

• Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment requiring flexibility and quick adaptability.
• Team-oriented unit; being a team player is essential.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs required; certain attire is not acceptable.
• Recognized as America’s Best Maternity Hospital 2023 by Newsweek.
• Only hospital in Texas with straight A’s from Leapfrog since inception.
• Holds the highest Level 4 Maternal Designation for the state of Texas.

Additional Notes

• Permanent positions available on nights and weekends.
• The unit uses standardized order sets and maintains a policy book for staff reference.
• The unit recruits travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters.
• Candidates without required skills and certifications will not be considered.