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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
Schedule: Weekends may exceed every other weekend to accommodate unit needs
Start Date: ASAP
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet recognized
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Heart & Stroke Foundation
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

AWHONN Intermediate (required)
AWHONN Advanced (preferred)

Background and Compliance Requirements

Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
Education verification required for nursing degree
Drug screening: 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
Immunizations and health documents required:
- TDAP (within 10 years, declination accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
- 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 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
Fit mask testing required annually (travel only)

Competency and Training Requirements

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or successful completion of fetal heart rate monitoring assessment exam required for all L&D RNs
Skills checklist updated annually

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 explanations for any gaps or overlaps
Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required before start
Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities

Notes

Facility may call off once per pay period (2 weeks)
Guaranteed hours subject to facility discretion
No pending licenses accepted
Prior travel experience is required (no first-time travelers)

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who meet all certification and licensing requirements and are ready to work in a fast-paced, large hospital setting.

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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