Labor and Delivery RN
Los Angeles, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work schedule: Days
• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Experience required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Locals accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN or C-EFM (Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification) - must be renewed every 2 years

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification (EFM, AWHONN, or C-EFM)
• Fire Card certification
• Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Standard background checks including 7-year work/living history and sex offender search
• Education verification (transcript, diploma, or equivalent)
• Employment application and professional references as applicable
• Annual skills checklist

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit mask testing within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or declination with proof)
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September - March)
• COVID vaccination or documented declination

Additional Required Training and Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (cardiac rhythm identification) within 1 year prior to start
• Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI) certification - must be obtained within 30 days after start date (cost applies)
• Fire Card issued by an approved instructor within 30 days of start (Blue Fire Card required; Red card not accepted)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) live training within 30 days of start (cost applies)
• De-escalation modules attestation
• Job description acknowledgment via DocuSign

Notes

• Candidates must complete orientation checklists within the first 30 days of assignment
• Passport-style photo required for badge issuance
• Some certifications and training have associated costs and must be completed within specified timeframes after start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Labor and Delivery unit with a supportive environment and clear compliance standards.