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

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Mission Hills, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Weekend Requirement: No
On-Call Requirement: No
Floating: Yes, may need to float between like units
Block Scheduling: Possible, at manager discretion

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 377
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Advanced AWHONN
• California State Nursing License
• LA Fire Card

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Valid California RN license
• NURSYS verification required
• Pending licenses are NOT accepted

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing (annual) required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024
• WA and OR state-specific background checks if applicable

Additional Requirements

• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Float policy acknowledgment required
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned

Work Environment and Scheduling

• Ratios are 1:2 for Labor and Delivery
• Floating between similar units may be required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager discretion
• No weekend or on-call requirements

Notes

• Facility uses Epic for charting; completion of Epic training modules required
• Free parking available
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Fire Card certification must be obtained prior to or within 30 days of start
• Background checks and verifications must be current and compliant with facility policies

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Fire Card certification
• AWHONN certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract in California with a reputable acute care hospital environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.