Labor & Delivery RN
Lancaster, SC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery RN (LDRP experience preferred)
• 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: No
• Floating: Required to float within scope to sister units
• Patient Population: Mostly high-risk patients

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years in Labor & Delivery with ability to catch and transition infants after delivery
• 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)
• Certifications Preferred: STABLE certification

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals considered (at a reduced rate)
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Facility & Systems

• Total staffed beds: 97
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• State-specific search for Medicaid excluded providers
• NURSYS license verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Clinical references: minimum 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, orientation acknowledgments, and others must be completed prior to start
• Orientation modules (~2 hours) must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Radiation badge required only for OR RNs and CST (not for this position)

Additional Notes

• Floating to sister units is required within scope
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• First-time travelers are not accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs with at least 2 years of L&D experience, who hold the required certifications and licensure, and are comfortable working night shifts with floating responsibilities in a high-risk patient environment.