Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Escondido, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Nights (3x12 hour shifts)
Float: Labor RNs float to Postpartum; RNs may float to Poway Campus

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating, and OB PACU
• Prior travel experience: No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required)

Education & Certifications

• BSN required
• Current California RN license
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• I9 verification
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with address
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• NURSYS license verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP, confirming good health and free of communicable diseases
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual renewal required for direct hires)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start
• TB screening (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year and updated annually, or chest X-ray if past positive
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; declinations accepted where noted)
• Flu vaccination or declination form required annually prior to flu season
• COVID vaccination preferred; declination form required if unvaccinated
• References: 2 references within 3 years from manager, supervisor, or charge RN
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% pass rate)
• Unit Specialty Competency Exam (80% pass rate)
• Core Part I, II, and III exams (80% or above, updated annually)
• Pass/Fail arrhythmia exam prior to start for ICU, CCU, ER, PACU, Tele, Med/Surg, Cath Lab, and related units
• Online orientation and facility-specific training modules assigned via LMS platform
• Badge photo with white background required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Cerner EMR charting system used
• Labor RNs float to Postpartum; may float to Poway Campus
• No locals accepted for this travel assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week night shift assignment in California.