Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Registered Nurse Texas License
• BLS Provider certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Advanced Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification

Experience & Education

• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery/Perinatal experience in a high-volume delivery service
• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school/college required
• Preferred: 3-5 years of Perinatal clinical experience in a high-volume delivery service
• Preferred certifications:

  • S.T.A.B.L.E Program certification
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or proof of immunity, no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing for TB, with follow-up as required
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be done onsite)
  • Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Completion of required Ascension-specific onboarding modules and competency exams including:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score
  • Core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics)
  • Skills checklist updated annually
  • Cerner test-out and training checklist
  • Onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding

Additional Notes

• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file
• Documentation and verification of education and employment history required
• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested during or after assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with strong perinatal skills and certifications, seeking a long-term assignment in a high-volume delivery setting.