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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Weekends may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet recognized
Total Staffed Beds: 426
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse license in California
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel assignment
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
AWHONN certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Ability to circulate in the Labor and Delivery setting

Additional Requirements

Background Checks:
- Must have a background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
- Includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide sex offender, education verification, and other state-specific checks
Health Documents:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
- Immunizations and screenings including:
  - Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  - TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  - MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  - Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  - Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  - Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  - COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
- Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant tests acceptable with attestation)
- Respirator clearance required annually for travel candidates
Competency Exams: Medication and specialty-specific competency exams as applicable
Skills Checklist: Annual update required for applicable units
Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required before start

Work Environment & Expectations

Experience in large hospital settings is highly preferred
Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered
Travel pairs are not accepted
Local radius for assignment is 50 miles
Facility may call off once per pay period (2 weeks)
Scrub color for RNs: Navy Blue; L&D/OR scrubs provided

Training & Compliance

Completion of required WorkRamp modules annually, including:
- Regulatory requirements
- Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery
- Regional and facility-specific training as assigned
Epic training modules required for access and must be completed promptly after assignment
Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities

Summary

This is a night shift Labor and Delivery RN travel contract in Orange, CA, requiring a minimum of 2 years L&D experience and prior travel experience. Candidates must hold all required certifications and licenses, be able to circulate, and comply with extensive background, health, and training requirements. The position offers a Magnet hospital environment with free parking and uses Epic for charting.

Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
463 beds

ADDRESS1100 West Stewart DriveOrange, CA 92868

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About Orange, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Orange, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Orange, CA is higher than the national average.
Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to high demand in the area.

Transportation

Orange, CA is car-friendly with good freeway access.
Public transportation options are available within the city and to neighboring areas.

Demographics

The population is diverse with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the warm climate.
There is a substantial population of travel nurses in Orange, CA.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues can be found in Orange.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local parks and golf courses, and outdoor activities are popular due to the city's proximity to beaches and hiking trails.

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