Labor and Delivery RN
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Columbia, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 2 twelve-hour shifts within a 6-week period
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Beginner
  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Schedule Flexibility

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs

Equipment and Systems

• Scrubs provided (navy surgical scrubs)
• Charting system: Epic
• Medication system: Omnicell
• Free parking with pass provided at start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam within 90 days of start, cleared to work without restrictions
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Annual respirator medical clearance required (RespSafety questionnaire)

Background and Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace
  • County, state, national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3
  • Employment and education verification
• Primary source verification of RN license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the same unit

Documentation and Onboarding

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Facility-specific documents and modules must be completed prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality and security agreement
  • Contractor forms
  • ID badge photo (passport-style, solid light background, frontal view)
  • Orientation modules (~2 hours, to be completed on a computer)
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform access provided after clearance
• Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• Radiation badge required only if assigned to units with radiation exposure (not required for Labor and Delivery RN)

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November)
• Facility allows for 60-mile local radius for travel candidates
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Labor and Delivery RN travel contract position.