Labor and Delivery RN
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery RN to provide care in a high-volume delivery service environment, specifically within Women's Emergency Department/OB Emergency Department.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ascension Emergency Pediatric Life Support (EPLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Valid Driver’s License

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional documentation including current license verification and resume/profile submission
• Completion of specialty competency exams and core competencies with minimum passing scores
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (mask required if declined)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive)
  • Fit testing for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start)
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment and annually thereafter
• Background checks including criminal history, employment verification, and drug screening (12-panel)
• Completion of required onboarding education modules and skills checklists prior to or shortly after start
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements

Additional Information

• This position requires competency in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation in a fast-paced labor and delivery setting.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
• The role involves working night shifts in a specialized women’s emergency/obstetrics unit.

This opportunity is ideal for RNs with solid labor and delivery experience seeking a focused clinical role in a high-volume setting.