Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Seneca, South Carolina
Oconee Memorial Hospital

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 patients
  • 1:3 with couplet (mother-baby) care
  • 1:1 if baby goes to sick nursery
• Unit Responsibilities:

  • Labor and Delivery (LDRP) with nursery duties
  • Cross-trained roles including labor and delivery, circulator, acute care nursery, OB triage
  • Care for GYN surgery patients
  • Perform hearing screenings
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Charting System: EPIC (1 year experience required)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; 1st time travelers may be considered depending on experience

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• AWHONN Intermediate
• BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• NRP (AHA Advanced only)
• RN State License (Primary source verification required)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., Lactation Certificate for Baby Friendly designation)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check (7-year, within 12 months of start)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Drug screening (5 panel, within 1 year, updated annually)
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot within 90 days)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain high-risk areas)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (required by deadlines)
• Fit mask/respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for badge (passport style, specific background and quality requirements)
• Completion of online modules and pass/fail testing prior to start (approx. 12-16 hours)
• Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) with minimum passing scores
• Floating policy acknowledgment (annual)

Additional Notes

• Floating is required but limited to qualified areas
• Medication and arrhythmia pass/fail testing required for RNs in this unit
• Lactation certification required due to Baby Friendly facility status
• Candidates must complete all required online modules and testing before starting
• Prior travel experience is not mandatory but will be reviewed for first-time travelers
• Documentation must be verifiable with appropriate clinic or provider information
• Some certifications and trainings must not expire within 30 days of start date

This position offers a comprehensive Labor and Delivery nursing experience in a Baby Friendly facility with a supportive team environment and cross-training opportunities.