Labor and Delivery RN
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a high-volume Labor and Delivery/Perinatal setting.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery/Perinatal experience.
• Preferred experience: 3-5 years of Perinatal clinical experience in a high-volume delivery service.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; chest X-ray if positive.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start; required annually).
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Credentialing and Onboarding Requirements

• Submission of current RN license and Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings.
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists with minimum passing scores.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics.
• Completion of unit-specific checklists (optional for onboarding).
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and pre-hire modules.
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Driver’s license or state ID matching address requirements.

Additional Information

• Only two attempts allowed for specialty competency exams.
• Background checks and verifications must be updated annually or if there is a break in service longer than 90 days.
• All certifications must be current and from accepted organizations as specified.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a high-volume perinatal environment with comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.