Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:00–6:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Preferred experience in postpartum care
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Weekend work required to meet staffing needs
• Patient load: approximately 20 visits per day
• Unit size: 11 rooms/beds, average daily census 15-20
• Float requirement: Travelers may be required to float within their scope to meet facility needs
• High-risk OB and culturally diverse patient population
• RNs circulate on cesarean sections

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, nationwide sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and others as applicable
• Education verification of nursing degree (required for all RNs)
• NURSYS license verification for RN license status
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work and free of infectious disease
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp), including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements for all caregivers
  • Specialty-specific modules for Labor & Delivery and related clinical roles
  • Regional core and specialty-specific modules as applicable
• Floating policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)
• Compliance with state-specific background and license requirements as applicable

Work Environment and Expectations

• Night shift with 48 hours per week (4 shifts x 12 hours)
• High-risk obstetrics and cesarean section circulation
• Culturally diverse patient population
• Ability and willingness to float within scope to meet staffing needs
• Weekend availability required

Notes

• No pending licenses accepted
• Return travelers with less than 30-day gap may have some background and drug screen waivers
• First-time travelers accepted
• No restrictions on return to work (RTO) beyond 7 days
• Prior travel experience is not required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in Labor and Delivery or postpartum care, who is flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and holds all required certifications and licenses for California.