Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Torrance, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 356
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: PM shift support, must be flexible to work weekends
• Floating: Required to float between like units, specifically to mother-baby units and possibly to another nearby Providence facility
• Local Radius: 50 miles
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Depends on contract length
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification)
• AWHONN Advanced
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Key Skills & Preferences

• Precepting skills preferred
• Strong caregiving ability
• Flexibility to float to mother-baby units and possibly other Providence facilities

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must have a background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and National Sex Offender checks, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and others
• Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not require new background check
• Oregon Abuse/Neglect search required only for specific facilities
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly

Education Verification

• Required for all candidates
• RNs/LVNs must verify nursing degree
• International education requires transcripts/diplomas or CES report

Licensure

• Must have valid state license (California)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• CPDH certificate required for all RTs working in California

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required: TDAP, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu (seasonal), COVID-19 (vaccine or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology competency as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams, including EFM training for L&D RNs (via certification or Relias exam)
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in last 3 years (6 months for CNAs) from supervisors
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with explanations for gaps/overlaps

Facility & System Specific Requirements

• May be required to float to Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
• Scrub color: Any
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules (Core, Specialty, Regional) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Epic training modules required and must be completed after Providence access is granted
• Compliance with Providence’s controlled substance waste policy (for ER RN and ER LVN)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for travel starts after 2/5/2024

Additional Notes

• Facility offers free parking
• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Contract length is 13 weeks
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission

This position is ideal for experienced RNs who are flexible, able to work weekends, and willing to float between mother-baby and other acute care units within a 50-mile radius in the Torrance, CA area.