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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Seneca, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
Call and Float: Required; floating limited to qualified units with documented competencies
Patient Ratios:
- 1:1 with labor patients
- 1:2 with Cytotec inductions
- 1:1 with magnesium sulfate patients
- 1:3 with couplet (mother-baby) care
- 1:1 if baby goes to sick nursery
Unit Responsibilities:
- Cross-trained in labor and delivery, circulator role, acute care nursery, OB triage
- Care for GYN surgery patients
- Perform hearing screenings
Medication System: Omnicell
Charting System: EPIC (1 year experience required)

Required Qualifications

License: Registered Nurse (RN) license for South Carolina
Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Labor and Delivery)
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers may be considered based on experience
Certifications:
- ACLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
- AWHONN Intermediate
- BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
- NRP (AHA Advanced only)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
- Lactation Certificate for Baby Friendly designation (valid within 5 years)
Additional Recommended Certifications:
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – check unit requirements
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – check unit requirements
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – check unit requirements
Testing Requirements:
- Pass/Fail Testing for Medication and Fetal Monitoring exams (passing score 84%, two attempts allowed)
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (annual)
Competencies:
- Core Parts I, II, and III annual training and exams (including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.)
Background Checks:
- 7-year background check within 12 months of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
- Fingerprinting if applicable (based on residency and state requirements)
Health Requirements:
- Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
- Immunizations and titers: TB (True 2-step or equivalent), Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or declination)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
- Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (not required for 100% remote)
- Drug screening within 1 year and updated annually (5-panel minimum)
Other:
- Driver’s license required for computer access and must be carried on duty
- Badge photo required (passport style, light background, no obstructions)
- Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment
- Floating policy acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

Floating is required but limited to qualified areas only.
First-time travelers may be reviewed depending on years of experience.
The facility is Baby Friendly, emphasizing lactation support and care.
The Respirator Fit Test will be completed onsite during orientation.
Candidates must complete all required testing and modules prior to start; failure to pass required exams will result in cancellation.
Documentation must be verifiable and current as per facility standards.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a comprehensive Labor and Delivery unit with a focus on high-quality patient care and professional development.