RN - Postpartum

Cynet Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN for the Postpartum unit in California. The role requires at least 2 years of postpartum experience and an active RN license.

Expect 12-hour night shifts (0645–1915 and 1845–0715) with a 4:1 patient load in a unit with 18 postpartum beds and Cerner charting. The position involves no on-call requirement, weekend shifts across a 4-week cycle, and an environment with multiple resources including 24/7 pharmacy and respiratory services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of postpartum nursing experience.
• Licensed RN in California or eligible to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide postpartum nursing care with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Utilize Cerner for charting and patient records.
• Cover 12-hour night shifts with specified start times.

Skills

Postpartum nursing experience

Education

RN license

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - Postpartum

Profession: RN

Specialty: Post Partum

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Must-Have: Minimum experience of 2 years in Post Partum

Description:The unit has 10 labor and delivery beds and 2 operating rooms.There are 2 triage beds available.The postpartum area includes 18 beds.The average number of births is approximately 130 per month, with around 40-60 cesarean sections monthly.The nurse-to-patient ratio is 4:1 for couplets.The electronic medical record system used is Cerner.Charge nurse responsibilities are shared between labor and delivery and postpartum.There are no nurse aides or OB technicians on the unit.Weekend work requires 4 shifts in a 4-week period.There is no call requirement for the position.Holidays require working one major holiday and one minor holiday during the year.The major holidays include Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day.Scrub colors are provided.There is no telemetry unit; transfers will occur with a 30-minute response time.Ventilators are not utilized in the postpartum unit.Currently, there are no OB or neonatologists in-house.An IV team is not present.Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.Pharmacy services are also accessible 24/7.Twelve-hour shifts are scheduled from 0645 to 1915 and 1845 to 0715.Floating is not typically required unless there is a NICU background for feeder/grower.The orientation for the unit consists of two shifts.Common patient diagnoses include high‑risk antepartum patients and those with hypertension.Known cardiac abnormalities in babies are ideally transferred out before delivery.Perinatology support is available when needed.Cancellation policy allows for the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.Charting is performed using the Cerner system.