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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide expert care in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. This role requires independent performance of sterile vaginal exams and triage, with a strong emphasis on clinical expertise and adherence to unit protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Perform sterile vaginal exams independently without supervision.
Provide labor and delivery nursing care, including triage.
Utilize EPIC electronic health record system.
Float between Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units as needed.
Work every other weekend, with potential for additional weekend shifts to meet unit needs.
Maintain a patient ratio of 1:2.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in California.
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
Minimum 1.5 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with recent experience within the last year.
Expert experience in Labor and Delivery and ability to perform sterile vaginal exams independently without supervision.
Experience with sterile vaginal exams and triage.
Certifications:
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- AWHONN
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NRP

Additional Requirements

No on-call duties required.
Float to mother-baby unit as needed.
Scheduling accommodations for block schedules are at manager discretion.
Required to submit Return to Office (RTO) information at time of submission.
Facility allows one call-off per two-week pay period.

Facility & Work Environment

Acute Care Hospital with approximately 320 staffed beds.
Charting system: Meditech.
Free parking available.
Scrub color for RNs: Royal Blue.

Compliance & Documentation

Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start.
Physical exam within 1 year of start.
Immunizations and health documents required, including:
- TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination.
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
- Flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
- COVID vaccine or declination.
Respirator fit testing required for travel nurses starting on or after 2/5/2024.
References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years.

Training & Competencies

Must complete required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:
- Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery.
- Annual regulatory requirements.
- Epic training modules (transcripts required).
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or equivalent training.
Medication and competency exams as applicable.

Notes

This position requires adherence to strict certification and competency standards, including AWHONN certification as a hard stop.
Candidates must be able to work independently and meet all clinical and compliance requirements.
Scheduling flexibility and willingness to float between related units is essential.

This summary includes all critical information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Labor and Delivery RN travel contract opportunity in California.