Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Merced, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location: Merced, CA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Merced, California, 95340!

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

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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