Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Templeton, California
Twin Cities Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and nursing process.
• Supervise and direct activities of assigned nursing staff.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines using critical thinking, professional discretion, and independent judgment.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide patient/family education.
• Delegate and coordinate duties of healthcare team members.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.
• Required specialty experience: Registered Nurse (no specific years stated, assume minimum 2 years typical for travel RN roles).

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California (state of practice).
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced certifications may be required depending on unit:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) depending on unit.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Current picture identification (Driver’s License or State ID).

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering last 7 years of residence and work history.

• Drug testing within 30 days before start.

• Physical exam within 90 days of start.

• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccination within 10 years or positive titer (declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test (QGold/TSpot or 2 PPDs) within 30 days of start, updated annually.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - positive titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination.
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer, series, or signed declination.
  • Varicella - positive titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination/exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 04/30).
  • COVID-19 seasonal booster or facility-specific declination required.

• Competency exams required through Relias platform:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual update required).
  • Conscious Sedation competency exam (if applicable).
  • Telemetry unit requires MS/Tele exam.

• Color Blind Testing online required for all candidates.

• Unit-specific skills checklist required.

• Two clinical references verified within one year of start.

• Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history including gaps.

Additional Information

• Adventist Health requires all associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Photo for badge must be passport style, high resolution, no filters or selfies.
• Facility-specific agreements and acknowledgments must be signed prior to start.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a scenic Northern San Luis Obispo County location with access to outdoor activities and local amenities. The role involves providing high-quality care in a supportive team environment within a 122-bed acute care facility.