Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

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

Location: Escondido, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts

Position Summary

• Role: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
• Float assignments: Labor RNs may float to Postpartum; RNs may float to Poway Campus
• Charting system: Cerner EMR

Experience & Education Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating, and OB PACU
• BSN required

Certifications Required

• Current California RN license
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Prior Travel Experience

• No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 verification
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with address
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification
• Badge photo with white background (no selfies)
• Online orientation completion prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP confirming good health and free of communicable diseases
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual renewal required for direct hires)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start
• Flu vaccination or declination form required prior to start and annually thereafter
• TB screening (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year and updated annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• COVID vaccination preferred; declination accepted with facility-specific form
• References: 2 required within 3 years from manager, supervisor, or charge RN
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required only for Psych/Behavioral Health and ER positions (not specified for this role)
• Medication and unit specialty competency exams with 80% pass rate required within 12 months of start
• Pass/fail arrhythmia exam may be required depending on unit
• No local candidates accepted for this position

This role is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in California.