Labor & Delivery RN
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

Registered Nurse – Family Birthing Center

Location: Redding, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a travel assignment in a Family Birthing Center unit. The unit includes 19 postpartum beds, 12 labor & delivery beds, 2 ORs, and 1 PACU. The facility manages both low and high-risk deliveries and has a Level III NICU.

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 12 hours per shift
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (Saturday/Sunday days; Friday/Saturday nights)
• Holidays: Work integrated with permanent staff holiday rotation
• Shift times: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• 12-hour night shifts every other week (EOW) with floating responsibilities

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Patient ratios follow California state guidelines, ranging from 1:4 to 1:1 depending on acuity
• Floating to Pediatrics (couplets) and NICU feeders/growers if experienced
• Common diagnoses: low and high-risk deliveries; transfer out babies with congenital defects requiring immediate surgery
• Laborist (OB physician) available in-house 24/7
• No ventilators on unit; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• No IV team; OB techs handle scrubbing and desk coverage
• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner & Fetal Link for fetal heart monitoring (FHM)
• No telemetry patients on this unit
• Scrub color provided by hospital

Orientation & Testing

• Floor-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts depending on circulating experience (circulating not required)
• Dysrhythmia test (proctored, pass/fail) on day one for L/D, Telemetry, Emergency, and Critical Care RNs

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active California RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) certification
• COVID-19 vaccination required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience

Additional Notes

• Peak patient volume occurs in July and October
• Charge Nurse coverage 6-7 days/week; Nurse Manager available Monday-Friday
• No nurse aides on unit; OB techs provide support
• Floating includes pediatric couplets and NICU feeders/growers only if prior experience exists

This position is ideal for RNs with solid Labor & Delivery experience seeking a travel assignment in a specialized birthing center environment with a supportive team and comprehensive resources.