Labor and Delivery RN
Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: ASAP
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet recognized
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AWHONN certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• Weekends may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered
• Travel pairs will not be considered
• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles
• Facility may call off once per pay period (2 weeks)

Required Documentation and Compliance

• 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
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • 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 documentation
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Fit Mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Competencies and Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp) required
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) training required for all L&D RNs, met by AWHONN or NCC certification or Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam
• Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start

Additional Notes

• Must comply with float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Scrub color for RNs: Navy Blue; L&D/OR scrubs provided
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• No pending licenses accepted; must have active, unencumbered RN license
• Background checks will disqualify candidates with open/active felony cases or more than one DUI
• All certifications must be current and from approved organizations (AHA, AAP, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, etc.)

This position is strictly for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with prior travel experience and all required certifications and clearances. First-time travelers will not be considered.