Labor and Delivery RN
Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Schedule: Weekends may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet recognized
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or training
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Requirements & Conditions

• Local Radius: 50 miles
• Travel Pairs: Not allowed
• Scheduling: Requests due to outside employment will not be considered
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per pay period (2 weeks)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Check:

  • Must be within 90 days of start date, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and International Background Search (if applicable)
  • Felony or multiple DUI charges will result in cancellation
• Education Verification: Required for nursing degree; international education requires additional documentation
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • 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 alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates, includes virtual questionnaire reviewed by healthcare professional
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates, updated annually; onsite testing available if needed
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency as applicable
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) training or certification (AWHONN or NCC) required for all L&D RNs
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Training & Modules

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp) required
• Epic training modules completion required prior to or shortly after orientation
• Badge photo (passport style with neutral background) required for badge issuance

Additional Notes

• Must comply with float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• No pending licenses accepted
• No travel pairs or first-time travelers accepted
• Scheduling flexibility limited; outside employment scheduling requests not considered

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in a large, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital in California.