Labor & Delivery RN
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

Registered Nurse – Family Birthing Center

Location: Redding, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery (L/D) RN for a travel assignment in a Family Birthing Center. The unit includes 19 postpartum beds, 12 L&D beds, 2 ORs, and 1 PACU. The facility manages low and high-risk deliveries and has a Level III NICU.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Charge roles
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), Advanced Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN
• COVID-19 vaccination required (with certification)

Work Details

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (Saturday/Sunday days; Friday/Saturday nights)
• Holiday work as part of permanent staff rotation
• Nurse-to-patient ratios follow California regulations, ranging from 1:4 to 1:1
• No nurse aides; OB techs handle scrubbing and desk coverage
• No ventilator patients; RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Laborist (OB physician) available in-house 24/7
• Floating to Pediatrics (couplets) and NICU feeders/growers only if experienced
• Orientation: 2-3 shifts depending on circulating experience (circulating not required)
• EMR systems used: Cerner and Fetal Link for fetal monitoring
• Dysrhythmia test (pass/fail) required on day one for L&D, Telemetry, Emergency, and Critical Care RNs
• Scrub color provided by the hospital

Patient Population & Care

• Care for low and high-risk deliveries
• Transfer out babies with known congenital defects requiring immediate surgery
• Peak patient volume in July and October
• Common diagnoses consistent with family birthing and postpartum care

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse roles include clinical supervisor (6-7 days) and staff team lead; nurse manager works Monday-Friday
• No telemetry patients on this unit
• Floating assignments limited and based on prior experience
• 12-hour night shifts every other week (EOW) with first priority to float

This position is ideal for an experienced L&D RN seeking a travel assignment in a specialized birthing center with a supportive team and comprehensive resources.