Labor and Delivery RN
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

RN Labor and Delivery

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 06:45 AM – 07:15 PM

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 3-5 years in a high-volume delivery service.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current valid Driver’s License.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Submission of current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references required before assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other screenings within 90 days prior to start.
• Completion of specialty competency exam with minimum passing score prior to first assignment and every 3 years thereafter.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics within a year of start and updated every 3 years.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • TB screening with 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; chest X-ray if positive.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection required prior to start or onsite.
  • Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Onsite completion of nursing contingent worker onboarding and pre-hire modules required.
• Cerner electronic health record test and training checklist must be completed prior to assignment.
• Optional: Unit-specific checklist and badge photo submission.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

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