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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to work 16-hour shifts in a large acute care hospital setting. The role requires the ability to circulate during procedures and work weekends that may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs. Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered. Travel pairs are not accepted.

Required 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
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
AWHONN Intermediate certification
CHEMO certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Environment

Acute Care Hospital with Magnet recognition
Total staffed beds: 426
Charting system: Epic
Free parking available

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Immunizations and health documents required:
- TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
- COVID vaccine or declination
Respirator clearance required annually for travel staff
References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
Employment application covering at least the last 5 years

Training and Competency Requirements

Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:
- Annual regulatory requirements
- Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery
- Epic training modules (if applicable)
Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or completion of fetal heart rate monitoring assessment exam

Additional Notes

Weekend work may be required beyond every other weekend
Scheduling requests related to outside employment will not be accommodated
Travel pairs are not accepted
Local radius for assignment is 50 miles

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with prior travel contract experience who meet all certification and licensing requirements and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, large hospital environment.

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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