Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Lancaster, SC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (LDRP experience preferred)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift Options:

  • 3x12 hour shifts or 4x12 hour shifts
  • Night shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend as needed
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to sister units/like units
• Patient Population: Mostly high-risk patients

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years in Labor & Delivery nursing
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Licensure:

  • South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AHA/AAP only)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA only; required for all RNs except Nursery)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • STABLE certification
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes (at a reduced rate)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Hospital with 97 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification:

  • Diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if education verification is pending
  • Not required for this facility
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification required for SC RN license or compact license
  • Temporary "walk-through" licensure process available for SC RN license (24-48 business hours) if no background hits
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Competency & Training

• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
• Orientation:

  • Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules required before start
  • Modules take approximately 2 hours and must be completed on a computer (not mobile)
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style headshot required

Additional Notes

• Floating to sister units is required within scope of practice
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with approval

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs with at least 2 years of L&D experience, required certifications, and a valid SC or compact RN license, seeking a travel contract in South Carolina.