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 in a high-volume delivery service.
• 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.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Required Credentials and Documentation (Prior to Start or Onboarding)

• Valid Texas RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists demonstrating competency in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• Health and immunization documentation 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 completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address requirements).
• Completion of onboarding requirements including core competencies, unit-specific checklists, color vision test, and electronic health record system training.
• Criminal background check and employment verifications covering the past seven years.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Additional Information

• Must pass specialty exam with a minimum score of 80% demonstrating competency in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• Onboarding includes completion of required education attestations and training modules.
• Optional: Unit-specific checklist and badge photo (headshot with white or blue background).

Experience and Travel Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required (higher preferred).
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a busy Texas hospital setting with comprehensive credentialing and onboarding requirements.