Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience. This acute care hospital position requires labor and postpartum experience (hard stop). The nurse will work with a patient ratio of 1:3 and may be required to float between like units. Orientation is 36 hours. Block scheduling is not available, but 4x12 shifts can be requested.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Postpartum nursing experience
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

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

Preferred:

• AWHONN Advanced

Work Details

• Ratios: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Float: May be required to float between similar units
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; 4x12 shifts allowed upon request
• Locals and pending licenses are not accepted
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 277
• Charting system: Epic

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent), updated annually
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • 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 or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required (nursing degree)
• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/subcontractors)
• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Various state-specific background and registry checks as applicable

Orientation and Training Modules

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules required annually, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery
  • Epic training modules (completion required before moving to permanent status)

Additional Notes

• Scrub colors: Royal Blue or Navy Blue for RNs; Peds RNs have specific tops
• Must comply with Providence floating policy acknowledgment
• Must submit required documentation (I9, government-issued ID, social security card, etc.) prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who meet the certification and licensure requirements and are ready for a 13-week travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting.