Labor & Delivery RN
Eureka, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Eureka, California
Facility: Providence Saint Joseph Hospital
Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year required
• First-timers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Required
• Floating: Must be willing to float between like units
• Block Schedule: Accommodations possible at manager's discretion
• Locals: Accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Additional certifications may be required depending on unit and specialty.

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 150
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation
• Scrub Color: Any solid color, typically Royal Blue or Navy for RNs

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Health & Safety

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO)
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel nurses, updated annually
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Verification

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering last 7 years of residence/employment
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Employment Application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum 2 professional references from supervisors within last 3 years
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• Skills Checklist updated annually (as applicable)

Licensing & Certifications Verification

• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• State License verification as applicable
• Specialty certifications as required by unit/clinical track

Orientation & Training

• Completion of Providence-specific WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession
  • Specialty-specific modules depending on unit (ER, ICU, L&D, etc.)
  • Regional and facility-specific training modules
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Badge Photo: Passport-style photo required for badge issuance
• Facility provides free parking on first day and assigns parking during orientation
• Facility uses Epic for charting and documentation

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, hold current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications, and are ready to complete Providence’s required training and compliance documentation.