Labor and Delivery RN
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive care in a Family Birth Center setting, including labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented rural LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) hospital environment.
• Ideal candidate is adaptable, clinically confident, and committed to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Schedule

• Day shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only; must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course
• Fetal Monitoring (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – AWHONN certification valid for 2 years; typically required for Labor & Delivery

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with recent experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender, education verification, and international search if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter (or equivalent checks if FACIS III cannot be run)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment history verification for up to 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• TB screening questionnaire and negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must clear candidate for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (Nov-April) with provisions for medical or religious exemptions
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam required)
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility policies including Standards of Business Conduct, Code of Conduct, Vendor Training, Overpayment Refund Policy, and General Regulatory Orientation prior to start
• Complete and sign conditional offer of employment attestation prior to start
• Review parking and dress code policies
• Complete Epic Questionnaire (RN only) for candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward

Additional Notes

• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions
• Full 7 years of work history must be documented in the application with no gaps
• Religious exemptions for facial hair and vaccines require specific documentation and approval
• Candidates must comply with all health and safety screenings and immunization requirements to maintain clearance

This position offers an opportunity to work in a rural hospital setting providing specialized care in labor and delivery with a supportive team environment. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, and screening requirements to be considered.