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: 06:45 AM – 07:15 PM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a high-volume Labor and Delivery/Perinatal setting.
• Requires experience in managing labor and delivery patients and perinatal care.

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience.
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year is required.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment.
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists demonstrating competency in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and National Patient Safety Goals topics.
• 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 recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Tuberculosis screening with 2-step PPD or IGRA testing and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment and education verifications covering the past seven years.
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required onboarding documentation and certifications prior to or at the start of the assignment.
• Specialty exams and competency validations must be updated every 3 years or annually as specified.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

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