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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 07:00 - 19:30)
Start Date: ASAP
Unit: Labor and Delivery
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet recognized
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- AWHONN Intermediate level certification
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Schedule and Work Conditions

Weekends may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs
Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered
Travel pairs will not be considered
Local radius for assignment is 50 miles

Required Documentation and Compliance

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
Social Security Card (as applicable)
Background Check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
NURSYS license verification required
Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Immunizations and Health Requirements:
- TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
- COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required prior to start

Competency and Training Requirements

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or successful completion of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam
Annual completion of Workramp modules including:
- Annual Regulatory Requirements
- System Specialty Specific modules for Labor and Delivery
- Regional Core and Specialty Specific modules for California region
Epic training modules completion required prior to or shortly after orientation

References and Employment History

Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked
Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met

Additional Notes

Facility may call off one shift per pay period (2 weeks)
Float policy acknowledgment required; traveler may be required to float to other nearby facilities
No scheduling accommodations for outside employment
No travel pairs accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in a large, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital in California.

Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
463 beds

ADDRESS1100 West Stewart DriveOrange, CA 92868

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About Orange, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Orange, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Orange, CA is higher than the national average.
Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to high demand in the area.

Transportation

Orange, CA is car-friendly with good freeway access.
Public transportation options are available within the city and to neighboring areas.

Demographics

The population is diverse with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the warm climate.
There is a substantial population of travel nurses in Orange, CA.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues can be found in Orange.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local parks and golf courses, and outdoor activities are popular due to the city's proximity to beaches and hiking trails.

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