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

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Labor and Delivery specialty to provide care in a high-volume delivery service environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 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 issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Perinatal clinical experience in a high-volume delivery service
• S.T.A.B.L.E Program certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start

• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start

• Professional references (at least two)

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start

• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, immunity evidence, or history)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, with mask requirement if declined during flu season)
  • TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA with annual questionnaire)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start)
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to or shortly after start, with periodic updates

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics within one year and updated every three years

• Various onboarding attestations and training modules specific to the specialty and facility requirements

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks.
• Shift is primarily overnight.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a busy clinical setting with opportunities to utilize advanced fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation skills.