Labor and Delivery RN
Seneca, South Carolina
Oconee Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery 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:

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

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license for South Carolina
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Labor and Delivery)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
  • NRP (AHA Advanced only)
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
  • Lactation Certificate (required for Baby Friendly designation)
• Experience:

  • 1 year of EPIC charting experience required
  • First-time travelers may be considered depending on years of experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, aliases, and multi-state searches
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot within 90 days)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (for high-risk areas)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption (not required for remote workers)
• Fit mask/respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for badge with specific background and quality requirements
• Completion of online modules and pass/fail testing prior to start (approx. 12-16 hours)
• Annual competencies and core training exams (Core Part I, II, III) with minimum passing scores
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required annually

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed and adhered to
• Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgments required
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training onsite
• Pass/fail testing includes medication and fetal monitoring exams with strict passing criteria
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and training prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs comfortable with night shifts, floating, and working in a Baby Friendly facility with a variety of OB and nursery responsibilities.