Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Sumter, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Position: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Unit Details:

  • 9 labor and delivery rooms
  • 2 operating rooms
  • 4-bed triage
  • 2-bed PACU
• Equipment/Systems: OBIX fetal monitoring system, external fetal monitoring
• Responsibilities: Circulate for C-section, triage of obstetrical patients

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA Advanced only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – AWHONN required as applicable
• Triage of obstetrical patients certification/competency
• Preferred: AWHONN Intermediate certification

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Lactation Certificate for Baby Friendly designation
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Background Requirements

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start date, including alias and county/state searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on residency history
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B documentation or immunity proof
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)

Orientation and Testing

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) required within 72 hours of receiving login
• Candidates have two attempts to pass required tests; failure results in cancellation
• EKG practice test and study guide provided (not required for L&D but standard for RNs)
• Pass/fail testing for fetal monitoring exam with a passing score of 84% (2 attempts allowed)

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, plain background)
• Floating policy must be signed (not required for non-clinical)
• Annual competency exams and core training required (universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, etc.)
• Lactation certification required for all Women’s RN candidates (L&D, Mother/Baby units)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required annually
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required depending on unit

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse in South Carolina. The role requires experience in L&D nursing, fetal monitoring, and C-section circulation. Candidates must hold current RN licensure, required certifications (ACLS, BLS, NRP, EFM), and meet comprehensive compliance, health, and testing requirements. The position involves 12-hour shifts with a focus on obstetrical patient care in a busy L&D unit.