Labor and Delivery RN
Fountain Valley, California
UC Irvine

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Shift Details

• Shift Days: Sunday through Saturday (including weekends)
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Certifications and Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - AWHONN Advanced required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except certain specialties; Labor and Delivery RNs typically require it)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit-specific Competency Exams (including Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if working in ER or Behavioral Health (not typically required for Labor and Delivery)
• Signed HIPAA Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Testing: Medication/Calculation Exam and Arrhythmia Recognition Assessment (EKG exam) with minimum 80% passing score

Required Health and Background Documentation

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually (includes Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP)
• Negative TB test (PPD, TSpot, or QGold) within 1 year or negative chest x-ray if previously positive
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B series or declination (titer not accepted)
• Hepatitis C titer strongly preferred; declination accepted with reason
• Seasonal Flu vaccination required by December 5 (declination accepted with masking requirements)
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation for current season or signed declination; masking required if not vaccinated
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Criminal background check within 1 year, including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, SS trace, and federal searches (no international searches)
• Education verification and licensure primary source verification

References and Employment History

• Two professional references within 1 year from leadership (e.g., Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse)
• Verification of employment for the past 3 years required
• Annual performance evaluation if employed with Aya for 1 year or more

Orientation and Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and acknowledgment forms prior to or on first day
• Skills self-assessment and job description acknowledgment required
• Review of facility policies including:

  • Epidural Pain Policy
  • Standard of Care: Skin Care
  • Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare (for Per Diem)
• Badge issuance and flu/COVID vaccine documentation submission required for badge tags and masking exemptions

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse position in California. The role requires night shifts with weekend coverage. Candidates must hold a valid California RN license and have required certifications including BLS, ACLS, NRP, and advanced fetal monitoring. Comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks are mandatory. Candidates should be prepared for competency exams and facility-specific orientation requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.