Labor and Delivery Nurse
Oakland, California
Highland Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Work required if holiday falls on scheduled shift
• Call: None
• Role Focus: Circulate for C-Section, recover C-section patients, pain assessment and management

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Ability to circulate for C-Section procedures
• Experience recovering C-Section patients
• Pain assessment and management skills
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks (within 90 days prior to start):

  • SSN Trace
  • 7-year Nationwide, County, and National Criminal searches
  • FACIS Level 3
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • OIG Sanction Search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM verification
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified and meet minimum requirements
• Physical Exam: Within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN confirming good health and ability to perform duties
• Fit Mask Test: Within 90 days of start; acceptable masks include 3M 8210, 3M 1860S, 3M 1860R; PAPR accepted if fit test failed (with approval)
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or signed declination (TD not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray updated annually, with specific protocols for positive or intermediate results
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccinations or positive IgG titers)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer required or proof of vaccine series or signed declination
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or declination required annually by November 6; masking required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Drug Testing: Oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start; rapid tests not accepted; must cover specified analytes
• Color Blind Exam: Within 90 days of start (Ishihara test acceptable)
• Employment History Verification: Past 3 years verified; current resume covering last 7 years required
• References: Must meet agency requirements (not facility requirement)
• Competencies and Orientation: Must complete facility-specific competencies and new employee orientation modules by end of first day; failure to complete within 14 days results in termination

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required
• No call responsibilities
• Facility-specific badge photo required (passport style, no filters)
• All documentation must be current, unencumbered, and compliant with facility and agency standards

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract with night shifts and a focus on C-section care and recovery.