Labor and Delivery Nurse
Torrance, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

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

Job Description

• Support PM shift with strong caregiving skills
• Must be flexible working weekends (weekend requirements depend on contract length)
• May be required to float to mother-baby units and nearby acute care hospital locations
• Precepting skills preferred
• Local candidates within 50 miles considered
• First-time travelers accepted
• No on-call required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager's discretion

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility and Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any
• Free parking available

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Advanced certification
• Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit (e.g., Electronic Fetal Monitoring - AWHONN or NCC-EFM)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • 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)
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification and employment references required
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start and annually thereafter

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other nearby facilities
• Must submit required documentation at time of submission
• Guaranteed hours with limited call-offs (facility may call off once per two-week pay period)
• Epic training modules required for access and must be completed promptly after orientation
• Candidates must complete regulatory and specialty-specific training modules annually
• Local candidates accepted; no pending licenses accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting with opportunities to work in mother-baby units. Flexibility with weekends and floating is important.