Mother-Baby/Postpartum RN
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

Job Opportunity: Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

• Provide primary nursing care for postpartum patients from admission to discharge.
• Manage nursing care ensuring safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection of patients.
• Perform disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies.
• Work within nursing process principles and facility policies/procedures.

Shift Details

• Evening shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3:00 PM to 3:00 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of postpartum nursing experience, with recent postpartum experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course (verify by position).
• Other certifications may be required depending on position specifics (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, EFM).

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved; BSN preferred)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated annually
  • Motor Vehicle Report only if driving position (not applicable here)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Employment verification: 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days; must include city/state.
• Professional references: 2 clinical/professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work).
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (TDAP required, TD alone not accepted).
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD; annual renewal required.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive IGG titer or vaccination series; boosters required if no prior records.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or signed declination.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required if no prior records.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana).

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam.
• General competency exam with minimum passing score of 80% or Angoff score if higher.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units (verify applicability).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign various facility documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA agreements
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
  • Code of Conduct and Vendor Training (for contracts signed after 5/31/24)
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • TB Screening Questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN)
• Religious exemption forms available for vaccine and PAPR requirements (case-by-case approval).

Additional Notes

• Personal or auto insurance not required (no driving position).
• No annual background check update required by client, but Aya Healthcare requires annual background checks for direct candidates.
• Employment gaps over 1 year require approval and thorough verification attempts.
• Candidate must have full 7 years of work history documented in application.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized postpartum nursing role on a travel contract basis with a reputable healthcare facility in California.