RN - L&D

Cynet Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN in Labor and Delivery for a 13-week assignment in California. The unit handles 200-240 births per month, with 9 beds and 7 triage beds; strong IV skills and ability to circulate for C-sections are essential.

Shifts are 12-hour days (7 AM and 7 PM), with weekend work and on-call not required but possible. Requires minimum 2 years of RN experience, a current license, and certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience.
• Current RN license required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Shifts start at 7 AM and 7 PM with 12-hour shifts.
• Floating to postpartum as needed.
• No telemetry or ventilator management required.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios follow guidelines, 1–2 with certain patients.

Skills

Strong IV skills

Circulate C-sections

Evidence-based algorithms

Job description

RN - L&D

Profession: RN

Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour days

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring

Must-Have:

• Strong IV skillsAbility to circulate C-sectionsComfort with evidence-based algorithms

Description:The unit averages 200-240 births per month.There are 9 beds plus 7 triage beds.Nurse-to-patient ratios follow recommended guidelines, aiming for 1 to 2 if caring for a magnesium patient.Charge Nurse is present on each shift.Nurse Aides and OB techs are available for support.Weekend requirement includes three weekend shifts within a four-week scheduled period.Holidays are variable and can occur every other holiday.Scrub colors are provided by the facility.No telemetry or ventilator management is required.OB and anesthesia teams are in-house 24/7.Anesthesia is on-call 24/7 but not in-house.Call is not required, but opportunities may be available.Shifts start at 7 AM and 7 PM, and staff must be dressed and ready to go for report.Floating to postpartum is expected.Floor-specific orientation involves three shifts on the unit.Common diagnoses include high-risk patients, antepartum patients, and those requiring epidurals.A diverse population is served; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.A satellite NICU is on-site, but it is not part of the hospital; they attend deliveries as necessary.Experience with baby-friendly practices is essential.Hourly rounding and bedside reporting are required for documentation.Nurses are expected to adhere to baby-friendly and golden hour practices.There are no circumcisions performed in this unit.