Labor and Delivery RN
Tracy, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Tracy, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery. Must be comfortable caring for both baby and delivered mother.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• California RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Instructor or Advanced Provider Course, AHA/AAP only
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - Typically required for Labor & Delivery; AWHONN certification valid for 2 years

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience required (default to standard RN experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)

Competency & Skills

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units

Additional Requirements

• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions (within 3 years)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be completed onsite during orientation week

Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable working in Labor and Delivery with newborns and mothers post-delivery
• All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with facility and state requirements
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation and approval

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare system in California with comprehensive support for credentialing and compliance.