Labor and Delivery RN
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

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

Job Description

• Must have labor and post-partum experience (hard stop)
• Shift options: 4x12 or 3x12 hours (upon request)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Floating between similar units required
• Locals and first-time travelers not accepted
• Guaranteed hours with possible call-off once per two-week pay period

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 277

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Post Partum experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• AWHONN Intermediate certification
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Block scheduling not allowed
• Must be willing to float between like units

Orientation and Training

• 36 hours orientation required
• Epic charting system used

Health and Safety Requirements

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

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (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 required
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Various state-specific background and registry checks as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery
  • Epic training modules
• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other nearby units)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not accepted (first-timers not accepted)
• Must have all required certifications and licenses prior to start
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract in California with a reputable acute care hospital setting.