Labor and Delivery Nurse
Davis, California
Sutter Davis Hospital

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

Location: Davis, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit Overview

• Approximately 1450 births per year
• Large midwifery practice with water labor and water births
• Use of birth slings, intermittent fetal monitoring, epidurals, and Cesarean sections (circulating role)
• Baby Friendly designation
• Emphasis on supporting physiologic birth with low Cesarean section and epidural rates
• Couplet care model and level 1 nursery (stabilize and/or transfer)
• Block scheduling available if staffing allows

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with options for medical or religious exemptions)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1–4/30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids)

Documentation and Verification

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for clinical positions
• Various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually

Additional Information

• Night shift schedule with 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Candidate must be willing to support physiologic birth practices and work in a dynamic Labor and Delivery environment
• Block scheduling available depending on staffing needs

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract role in California with a focus on comprehensive maternal and newborn care.