Labor and Delivery Nurse
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification from AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – AWHONN or NCC-EFM certification (required for Labor & Delivery RNs)
• Additional certifications such as Chemotherapy, IV Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) may be required based on clinical track.

Experience

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for Labor and Delivery RN roles; confirm with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Background and Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires additional documentation (e.g., CES report)
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams, including EFM training or certification for Labor & Delivery nurses
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic system training modules required for certain regions and hospital systems (verify if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Facility and Regional Policies

• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• State-specific background and registry checks as applicable (e.g., Washington state patrol, OBRA registry for CNAs) – not applicable unless working in those states
• Annual completion of system-wide and regional core training modules

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse working night shifts in Eureka, California. The role requires current RN licensure in California, multiple advanced certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, and EFM, and compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and competency validations. Candidates must be prepared to complete annual regulatory training and may be required to float within the region.

Note: Specific years of experience were not detailed; please confirm with recruiter for exact requirements.