Labor & Delivery RN
Carmichael, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Family Birthing Center Nurse (Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby)

Location: Carmichael, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking experienced Labor and Delivery nurses for a travel contract in a Family Birthing Center setting, covering Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby antepartum/postpartum care. Candidates must be able to manage all aspects of delivery, including "catching the baby," which is highly preferred especially for night shifts.

Requirements

• Specialty: Family Birthing Center (L/D, Mother/Baby)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Labor and Delivery nursing (highest required)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • STABLE (preferred)
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring (copy required at submission)
  • AWHONN and NIH certifications mentioned as part of the description
• Licensure: Active California RN license
• Prior Travel Experience: Not a first-time traveler; prior travel experience required
• References: Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)

Unit Details

• Unit: Family Birthing Center - Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby
• Patient Ratios:

  • Labor & Delivery: 1:2
  • Delivery: 1:1
  • Mother/Baby couplets: 1:4
• Typical Patients: Term, preterm, some high-risk, and antepartum population
• Hospital Designation: Baby Friendly with excellent breastfeeding support
• EMR System: Cerner
• Shift Details:

  • 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM
  • Report at bedside
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • Holiday rotation with core staff
  • Self-scheduling available but finalized by manager
  • Overtime and extra shifts available
• On-Call: 30-minute response time if placed on call
• Floating: Possible mid-shift float to other Sacramento facilities (rare)
• Orientation: 1-2 days floor-specific orientation with preceptor

Additional Information

• Team Structure:

  • 2 RNs in OR for C-section (1 for mom, 1 for baby), both circulate
  • Charge nurse role available, generally does not take patients but covers breaks
  • Nurse aides available as census dictates
• Skills: Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required
• Support Services:

  • Hospitalist or Intensivist in-house
  • Respiratory Therapy 24/7
  • Pharmacy 24/7
• Equipment: No ventilators on unit
• Scrub Color: Provided

Important Notes

• Candidates must not have been employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms is considered.
• Travelers must be able to "catch the baby"—this skill is highly preferred, especially for night shifts.
• The unit will not consider first-time travelers.

Cancellation and On-Call Scenarios

• On-call/standby shifts have specific pay and cancellation policies, including compensation for call-back hours and cancellation codes.
• If placed on call for part of a shift, it counts as a cancellation unless the traveler works additional shifts to offset.
• Low census (HC) notifications typically occur 90 minutes before shift start changes.
• Full 12-hour shifts canceled are paid at on-call/standby rates until max cancellations are reached.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses with prior travel experience who are comfortable in a fast-paced Family Birthing Center environment and possess the required certifications and skills.