Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Seneca, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call and Float: Required; floating limited to qualified units with documented competencies
• Patient Ratios:

  • 1:1 with labor patients
  • 1:2 with cytotec inductions
  • 1:1 with magnesium patients
  • 1:3 with couplet (mother-baby) care
  • 1:1 if baby goes to sick nursery
• Unit Responsibilities:

  • Cross-trained in labor and delivery, circulator role, acute care nursery, OB triage
  • Care for GYN surgery patients
  • Perform hearing screenings
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Charting System: EPIC (1 year experience required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • STABLE certification
  • Lactation Certificate
  • National Tech Certification Verification
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting as applicable
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years if working in high-risk areas
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B documentation or immunity proof
• Photo for badge (passport style, specific background requirements)
• Completion of online orientation modules and pass/fail testing prior to start (approximately 12-16 hours)
• Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) with minimum passing scores
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required annually

Additional Information

• Floating policy must be acknowledged and signed
• Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup
• Facility is Baby Friendly, emphasizing breastfeeding support and lactation certification
• Candidates will be required to complete facility-specific online modules and pass required exams before starting
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time onsite
• Facility prioritizes keeping staff in home units but requires flexibility to float as needed

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who are comfortable with night shifts, floating, and working in a Baby Friendly environment with a focus on maternal and newborn care.