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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.