Labor and Delivery RN
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Provide high-risk Labor & Delivery nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Deliver holistic, individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Educate patients and families and manage transitions of care.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Weekend rotation required; no on-call duties.
• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with recent experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Background and Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Various federal and state screenings including FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List.
• 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 within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test 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 (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April)
• Completion of facility-specific regulatory and compliance documents prior to start.
• References and employment history verification required (7 years work history, no gaps over 30 days).

Additional Information

• Unit-specific skills checklist required; annual renewal.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams may be required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training may be required.
• Candidates must review and sign various policies and attestations prior to start.
• No on-call required; weekend rotation is mandatory.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-risk labor and delivery environment.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who are comfortable with high-risk OB patients and have strong clinical and communication skills. The role requires adherence to strict compliance and certification standards and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative acute care setting.