Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery RN (LDRP experience preferred)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)

  • Manager may consider 4x12 shifts if staffing requires
• 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

• 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

• Mandatory:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AHA/AAP only)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred:

  • STABLE certification
• Additional Notes:

  • Certifications must not expire within 30 days of assignment start
  • Facility-specific certifications such as EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) accepted from AWHONN or NCC
  • PALS and TNCC may be required depending on unit (PALS required for ER; TNCC not required for ER RNs)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

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

Facility Highlights

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification:

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

  • Primary source verification required
  • Walk-through (temporary) license process available for SC RN license applicants without prior background issues
• Drug Testing:

  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers required or declination forms accepted for:

    • Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
    • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified unless waived for this facility

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Signed agreements including:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
  • Safety Codes
  • Orientation Acknowledgement
  • Dress Code
  • Parking Permit Request
• New Employee Screening Assessment (partial completion required)

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge required only for OR RNs and CSTs (not applicable for this position)
• Medication and competency exams required as applicable
• Facility may require floating to sister units within scope of practice

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs with required certifications and licensure who are comfortable working night shifts in a high-risk patient environment and are willing to float as needed.