L&D/Mother-Baby RN
Grass Valley, California
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Family Birthing Center

Location: Grass Valley, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking experienced Labor and Delivery nurses for a travel contract in a Family Birthing Center. The unit includes Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Mother-Baby (MB) care with a total of 12 beds (4 L&D, 8 MB). The role involves caring for standard L&D patients including term and preterm deliveries, couplets, and general GYN patients. Transfers for high-risk mothers (34 weeks and below) are handled by other facilities.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (1845-0715)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; nights on Friday, Saturday, Sunday; days on Saturday and Sunday
• Holidays: Rotate with core staff, working 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Patient Ratios:

  • L&D: 1:2, 1:1 during active delivery
  • MB: 1:4 (couplets)
• Orientation: 2-3 days floor-specific orientation with preceptor
• Floating: Not required; responsible for either L&D or MB only
• Additional Notes: Must be strong in emergencies and able to work independently, especially at night when fewer resources are available

Unit Details

• EMR system: Cerner
• Charge Nurse role included; generally does not take patients but provides break relief
• No nurse aides on unit
• Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
• Pharmacy available 0630-2200 with on-call support after hours
• No IV team; no ventilators on unit
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during the day; OB and Anesthesia on-call at night
• Scrub color provided

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active California RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• STABLE Certification
• Advanced AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) certification including Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• Must have 2 supervisory references (one within the last 12 months and one within the last 3 years)

Additional Information

• Approximately 45 deliveries per month
• Team during deliveries includes 2 RNs and 1 RT
• No self-scheduling; schedules posted 6 weeks in advance with ability to make oneself available for extra shifts and trade shifts
• Common diagnoses include standard L&D cases, term and preterm infants, couplets, and general GYN patients
• Emergency preparedness and independent work capability are essential

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract with a supportive but independent work environment.