Labor and Delivery Nurse
Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery RN to work in a large acute care hospital setting. This is a travel contract position with a start date ASAP. The shift is 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00-19:30).

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience (hard stop, no exceptions)
• Experience in large hospital settings is highly preferred
• No first-time travelers; prior travel experience is required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Intermediate required; AWHONN Advanced preferred
• Must be able to circulate in the OR

Schedule and Work Conditions

• Weekend shifts may exceed every other weekend to accommodate unit needs
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered
• Travel pairs will not be considered
• Guaranteed hours with the facility having the ability to call off once per pay period (2 weeks)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital, Magnet recognized
• 426 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California (pending licenses not accepted)

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required; no first-time travelers will be considered

Required Documentation and Compliance

• 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
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • 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 declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing (annual)
• 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 last 5 years

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or completion of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam in Relias
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery
  • Regional core and specialty-specific modules as applicable
• Epic training modules completion required prior to moving to Per Diem Work Ready status

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance
• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• No travel pairs or first-time travelers allowed

This position is ideal for an experienced Labor and Delivery RN with prior travel contract experience looking to work in a reputable acute care hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance requirements.