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

Job Opportunity: Specialty RN - Labor & Delivery (Travel)

Location: Fairfield, California
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing Travel

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care in accordance with the Department of Nursing’s philosophy and goals. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring and Relationship Based Care. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote health, maintain safety, and restore wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care consistent with interdisciplinary plans and Relationship Based Care principles.
• Continuously assess patient physical and psychosocial conditions and formulate nursing diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans ensuring patient safety, comfort, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Perform nursing skills, explain treatments, and educate patients and families on health care needs.
• Evaluate care effectiveness and modify plans as necessary.
• Demonstrate proficiency with medical equipment, instrumentation, and medications.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise care team members.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and informed decision-making.
• Provide culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, and ancillary staff.
• Maintain effective communication for safe patient handoffs and documentation.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences and assist in resolving complaints promptly.

Requirements

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of acute care experience required
• Education: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program (Associate Degree or BSN accepted)
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • California RN License (required)
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to perform physical duties including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor skills.
• Completion of annual organizational employment requirements.
• Proficient written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Use of manual and automated information systems to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Contract Length

• 8 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position.

This role is ideal for experienced L&D nurses seeking a travel nursing opportunity in California with a focus on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.