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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse for a 16-hour night shift position. The role requires the ability to circulate in the delivery room and work in a fast-paced, large hospital setting.

Schedule

Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours (Day shift)
Hours: 07:00 AM – 07:30 PM
Weekends may exceed every other weekend to accommodate unit needs
Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered
No travel pairs accepted

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse license in California (pending licenses not accepted)
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel assignment
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or completion of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
AWHONN Intermediate required; AWHONN Advanced preferred
Must be able to circulate during deliveries

License Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse license for California (pending licenses not accepted)

Key Facility Information

Acute Care Hospital with Magnet designation
Total staffed beds: 426
Charting system: Epic
Free parking available

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Immunizations and health documents including:
- TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
- COVID vaccine or declination
Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel staff
Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Training and Competency Requirements

Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or completion of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam
Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS platform
Epic system training modules completion required prior to or shortly after start

Additional Notes

No pending licenses accepted
No travel pairs or first-time travelers allowed
Must be able to work weekends as scheduled
Local radius for assignment is 50 miles

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who meet all certification and experience requirements and are ready to work in a dynamic acute care environment.

Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
463 beds

ADDRESS1100 West Stewart DriveOrange, CA 92868

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About Orange, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Orange, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Orange, CA is higher than the national average.
Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to high demand in the area.

Transportation

Orange, CA is car-friendly with good freeway access.
Public transportation options are available within the city and to neighboring areas.

Demographics

The population is diverse with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the warm climate.
There is a substantial population of travel nurses in Orange, CA.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues can be found in Orange.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local parks and golf courses, and outdoor activities are popular due to the city's proximity to beaches and hiking trails.

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