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Labor and Delivery RN
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

$2,051-4,100/week
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Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Overview

  • Location: Eureka, California
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours
  • Contract length: 26 weeks
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Setting: Labor and Delivery
  • Patient population: High-risk OB and culturally diverse population
  • Unit notes: Postpartum experience preferred; RNs circulate on cesarean sections

Schedule and Work Expectations

  • Weekend coverage is required to meet staffing needs
  • Travelers float as needed within their scope
  • No more than 7 days of requested time off

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in California
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Labor and Delivery (1 year of experience)
  • Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
  • First-time travelers are accepted
  • Pending license is not accepted
  • Required certifications and verifications:
    • Basic Life Support
    • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
    • Electronic Fetal Monitoring
    • NURSYS verification
    • ACLS
    • PALS
    • Chemotherapy certification
    • IV certification
    • Management of Assaultive Behavior
    • NIH Stroke Certification
    • CPI
  • Required competencies:
    • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
    • Competency exam
    • Color blind testing if specifically required for the unit
    • L&D-specific fetal heart rate monitoring assessment or EFM certification, as applicable

Compliance and Pre-Start Requirements

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Social Security card, as applicable for I-9
  • E-Verify attestation
  • 3rd-party education verification
  • Background check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check
  • HHS/OIG check
  • Employment application covering at least the last 5 years
  • Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment total within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
  • Work history verification may be required if used in place of reference requirements
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask clearance
  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, COVID, flu, and drug screening documentation
  • Respiratory safety clearance

Additional Notes

  • Annual regulatory modules are required
  • Badge photo required
  • Float policy acknowledgement required

Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 148 beds
ADDRESS2700 Dolbeer StreetEureka, CA 95501
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About Eureka, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
  • Eureka has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Eureka offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for seafood.
  • The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, kayaking, and exploring the nearby redwood forests.
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