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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery. Must be comfortable caring for both baby and delivered mother.

Required Licenses & Certifications

California RN License
BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Instructor or Advanced Provider Course, AHA/AAP only
Advanced Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - Typically required for Labor & Delivery; AWHONN certification valid for 2 years

Experience Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience required (default to standard RN experience)
Prior travel experience: Not required

Background Checks & Verifications

7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
Immunizations:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
- Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or signed declination
- Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
- Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)

Competency & Skills

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units

Additional Requirements

Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
Work history verification for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions (within 3 years)
Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be completed onsite during orientation week

Notes

Candidates must be comfortable working in Labor and Delivery with newborns and mothers post-delivery
All certifications and verifications must be current and compliant with facility and state requirements
Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation and approval

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare system in California with comprehensive support for credentialing and compliance.