Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery Nurse Opportunity

Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery unit at a respected Level II Trauma facility in the East Bay. This is a great opportunity for experienced L&D nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-risk environment.

Facility & Unit Highlights:

• 321-bed, non-teaching hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• ~240 deliveries/month
• 10 LDR rooms | 10 Antepartum rooms | 2 OR/PACU suites
• Level III NICU (team present for high-risk deliveries)
• Ratios: 1:1–1:4 (acuity-based, CA mandated)
• Patient Population ~20% high-risk cases
• Common conditions:
  Pre-eclampsia, diabetes (IDDM), advanced maternal age Placenta previa, cardiac conditions, lupus Twin/complex pregnancies
• Procedures include: C-sections (~28%), D&C, tubal ligations, post-amnio care Epidural rate: 90–95%

Requirements:

• Minimum 16 months strong L&D experience (2+ years preferred)
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  ACLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring
• Must be confident with:
  High-risk patients & MgSO4 infusions Fetal scalp electrodes & IUPCs Vaginal exams & fetal heart monitoring interpretation
• Must be autonomous and comfortable in high-acuity settings

Role Details:

• RN circulates in OR (no scrubbing required)
• May float to Antepartum or Mother Baby (within scope) Travelers float first
• Support & Resources 24/7 in-house support:
  Nurse Midwives, Anesthesia, Pediatrician Neonatology (on-site daily, on-call 24/7) OB Hospitalists on-site ~14 hrs/day Unit clerk & scrub tech support each shift

Schedule & Requirements:

• Every other weekend (4 shifts per schedule)
• Holiday coverage required (2 winter + 2 summer holidays)
• EMR:
  Epic (preferred)

Additional Info:

• Orientation: 3–4 days
• RTO required at submission
• References required (within 1 year)
• Dress Code Any color scrubs (no jeans) Closed-toe, non-slip shoes