L&D – RN

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Job ID: 904015

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery

Location

Merced, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7p start) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on an active Labor & Delivery unit averaging 200–240 births per month, including antepartum patients (e.g., magnesium sulfate management)
• Circulate C-sections as required; must be fully competent in operative obstetric support
• Monitor and interpret fetal heart tracings using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and fetal link technology; document and report at bedside per unit standards
• Adhere to baby-friendly and golden hour protocols, including assisting with newborn care and bathing in postpartum as needed; support and educate newer nursing staff
• Conduct hourly rounding and complete bedside report and documentation using Cerner EMR
• Float to postpartum as needed; utilize evidence-based algorithms and collaborate with the perinatal safety officer

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in California (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• AWHONN Intermediate EFM certification required
• Strong IV insertion skills required; no dedicated IV team on unit
• Must complete three weekend shifts within every four-week scheduling period
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a baby-friendly designated facility and familiarity with golden hour protocols
• Bilingual in Spanish and English; facility serves a large and diverse Hispanic population
• Comfort working with evidence-based clinical algorithms in a perinatal setting
• Experience mentoring or precepting newer nursing staff in an obstetric environment

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a well-supported team with OB laborist coverage in-house 24/7, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy available around the clock
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-volume, community-focused L&D unit serving a diverse patient population

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