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

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery RN to work in a high-volume Women's OB Emergency Department. This role requires expertise in perinatal care and fetal monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of perinatal clinical experience in a high-volume delivery service
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Program certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual TB questionnaire)
• Fit testing for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding and Documentation Requirements

• Submission of current professional resume/profile
• Two professional references prior to first assignment
• Verification of nursing license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days prior to start
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to or shortly after start
• Completion of required onboarding modules and attestations
• Driver’s license or state ID (valid, unexpired, and matching address requirements)

Additional Information

• Must complete fetal monitoring competency exams with a minimum passing score of 80%
• Specialty exams and core competencies must be updated every 3 years
• Some optional onboarding documents may be requested by unit leadership
• This position is specifically for the Women's OB Emergency Department

This role is ideal for a Labor and Delivery RN with solid clinical experience in perinatal care, who meets the required certifications and is prepared for a long-term assignment in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.