Labor & Delivery RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in a Level II trauma acute care setting, requiring a current CA RN license and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Family Birthing Center (Labor & Delivery) within an acute care hospital
• The unit consists of 12 L&D beds, 19 postpartum beds, 2 ORs, and 1 PACU, with a Level III NICU on site
• Care for low and high risk deliveries, excluding neonates with known surgical needs
• Required to work 12-hour night shifts, with scheduling including three weekend shifts within a four-week schedule
• Follows CA mandated nurse to patient ratios, ranging from 1:4 to 1:1
• Float to Pediatrics or NICU feeders and growers may be required if experienced
• Uses Cerner EMR and Fetal Link for surveillance
• OB Techs provide support for scrub and desk coverage
• Laborist physician, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy available 24/7 on site
• Hospital-provided scrubs
• Participate in clinical rotations for holidays as part of the perm staff rotation
• Orientation includes 2 or 3 shifts depending on circulating ability
• Testing on sterile techniques is required during orientation
• Peak patient census typically occurs in July and October
• Team structure includes a clinical supervisor, staff team lead, and nurse manager on weekdays
• No IV team; bedside nurses perform IV starts
• First to float policy applies to travelers, with floating within scope to Pediatrics or NICU as needed
• No nurse aides on the unit; OB techs provide ancillary support

Requirements

• Active and current CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certifications required
• COVID vaccination is required
• Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia (ECG) test on site on day one (Pass/Fail)
• Ability to use Cerner EMR and Fetal Link surveillance systems
• Must provide two professional references, including one from a supervisor within last 12 months
• Copy of driver's license is required for consideration
• Cannot be a former direct employee (FT, PT, PRN) of any affiliated health system within the past 12 months

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts