Labor and Delivery RN
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Provide high-risk Labor & Delivery nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Accountable for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Deliver holistic, individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Educate patients and families and manage transitions of care.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Weekend rotation required; no on-call duties.
• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery (OB) experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • AWHONN Intermediate certification
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Annual updates for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Education verification required; BSN preferred.
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, with annual renewal.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; employment verification required.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for clinical roles.
• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Completion of Epic questionnaire required for all RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Weekend rotation is mandatory; no on-call responsibilities.
• This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary team environment.

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