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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 Registered Nurse 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)

Job Requirements

Must be able to circulate in the Labor and Delivery unit
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
Pending licenses are not accepted; active license required

Facility Highlights

Acute Care Hospital with MAGNET designation
426 staffed beds
Charting system: Epic
Free parking available

Required Qualifications & Compliance

Active Registered Nurse license valid in California
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
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 signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
- COVID vaccine or declination
Respirator fit testing (annual) required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024
Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Education verification required (nursing degree)
Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
Employment application covering at least last 5 years
Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Training & Competency Requirements

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam in Relias (required for all L&D RNs)
Competency exams as required by specialty
Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules including:
- Annual regulatory requirements
- Specialty-specific modules for L&D
- Regional core and specialty modules as applicable
Epic training modules completion required prior to moving to Per Diem Work status

Additional Notes

Local radius for assignment is 50 miles
Facility may call off once per pay period (2 weeks)
Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with prior travel contract experience who meet all certification and compliance requirements and are ready to start immediately.

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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