Labor and Delivery Nurse
Jackson, California
Sutter Amador Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Labor and Delivery.
• Floating duties may include sitter or helping hands roles if census is low and other departments need assistance.
• Schedule includes every other weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Various federal and state screenings including EPLS, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, and Sex Offender Search.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to California law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start; must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunity or vaccination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Drug testing and other health documents must be current and compliant.

Competency and Skills

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Telemetry competency exam required for ICU nurses.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; renew annually.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required.

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation.
• Employment application must include a full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.
• Floating to other departments may be required based on census.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Labor and Delivery setting with a reputable healthcare system in California, requiring solid clinical experience and certifications in maternal and neonatal care.