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

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a high-volume Labor and Delivery/Perinatal setting.
• Must have experience in Labor and Delivery/Perinatal care with exposure to high-volume delivery services.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Emergency Pediatric Life Support (EPLS) certification
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• 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.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional and license verifications including Nursys and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Submission of a current, unexpired Driver’s License or State ID matching address requirements.
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists with minimum passing scores.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or history verified by provider, no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, with mask requirement if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual TB questionnaire)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be completed onsite)
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Background checks including criminal history, social security trace, and national sex offender registry within 90 days prior to start.
• Completion of required onboarding education and attestations related to nursing contingent workers.
• Completion of Cerner electronic health record test and training checklist prior to assignment.
• Annual updates required for many certifications, health screenings, and competencies.

Additional Notes

• Must pass all required competency exams with a minimum score of 80%. Only two attempts allowed.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a busy perinatal environment with comprehensive support and credentialing requirements.