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RN - L&D

Employment Type: Travel Location: Austin, Texas Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Call: No on-call requirement

Unit Overview

Unit: Labor and Delivery, 3rd floor, Acute Hospital building
Designation: Level 4 designated maternal center caring for the most complex patients at any gestation
Beds: 22 beds (16 labor beds)
Staff: Approximately 100 staff, including RNs and support staff
Day shift staffing: 1 charge, minimum of 2 surgical techs, 1 unit clerk, and RNs to census (typically 10 staff on weekdays and 7 on weekends)
Night shift staffing: 1 charge, minimum of 2 surgical techs, 1 unit clerk, and staff to census (typically 9 staff on weekdays and 7 on weekends)
Patient ratios: 1:2 and 1:1
Weekends: 4 weekend shifts per schedule
Permanent positions: Available for nights and weekend plan
Most recruited for: Travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, completed within the last year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Experience working with high-risk patients
Triage experience
Operating room circulating experience

Typical Procedures

Vaginal and cesarean section deliveries
Tubal ligations
Cerclage placement and removal
D&C
C-hyst and PASD cases

Work Style

Multitasker who can move at a fast pace and change directions quickly
Team-oriented unit where being a team player is a must

Logistics and Unit Highlights

Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
Unit policies: Standardized order sets are available on the unit
Recognition: America's Best Maternity Hospital 2023 (Newsweek); Leap Frog Grade A, the only hospital in Texas to receive straight A's since the list began; Level 4 Maternal Designation for the State of Texas
Leadership: Very tenured unit with long-term leadership that is fully supportive of the team; the manager and director will come into patient care if census requires
Renovation: The floor is undergoing renovation to update all rooms

Facility

St. David's HealthCare

3.7rating(66 reviews)

8 nurses recommend working with St. David's HealthCare

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Pros

Friendly leadership that work with you on your time.

Cons

Patient to tech ratio is high, limited resources, understaffing.

Review of St. David's HealthCare on Nov 12, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
551 beds

ADDRESS919 East 32nd StreetAustin, TX 78705

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Austin, TX

About

The Texas capital is unique, with its unofficial motto, "Keep Austin Weird." Also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," it hosts over 250 music venues, guaranteeing live performances nearly every night of the week. But if you aren't interested in catching a show, you'll find plenty of other things to do, including spending time outdoors with over 300 sunny days a year. Hike Mount Bonnell for an awe-inspiring view over Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. You can enjoy a refreshing dip in the spring-fed waters at the Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Metropolitan Park, spread over 351 acres with miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. The park is also home to the city's botanical garden, the Austin Nature and Science Center and other attractions. Austin is famous for its food scene, particularly BBQ. Franklin Barbecue, which once served President Obama, is a local favorite.

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