Special Delivery Unit Labor & Delivery RN (Full Time or Part Time, Nights)

Rady Children's Health Orange County (CHOC); Orange (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rady Children’s Health Orange County (CHOC) in Orange, California, is opening a Special Delivery Unit (SDU) in Fall 2026. We are seeking RNs to join a new, innovative department focusing on high-risk and standard deliveries with fetal interventions and a family-centered care approach.

The SDU will include triage, LDRPs and ORs. The role requires providing quality care according to policies, assisting in the OR and delivery rooms as needed, and supporting patient flow and outcomes across

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Labor and Delivery
• BSN required; California RN license
• NRP/ACLS/BLS/AWHONN fetal monitoring certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Special Delivery Unit triage, LDRPs, and ORs
• Assist in operating room and delivery room as needed
• Ensure quality care per policies and procedures
• Support family-centered care and patient flow

Skills

Goal setting

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

Job description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Night – 12hrs (United States of America)

Why RCH?

At RCH, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at RCH can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. RCH’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with L&D experience to join a new and growing team. We are opening a Special Delivery Unit in Fall of 2026 and we are looking to have RNs that are ready to be a part of this new innovative department. As part of the comprehensive fetal care vision, Rady Children’s will be opening a Special Delivery Unit where families with high risk babies, low risk mothers can receive fetal intervention and deliver in the same place their baby needs to be to receive their specialized care after delivery.

The Special Delivery Unit (SDU) will consist of triage, LDRP’s and ORs. This will include ground breaking fetal intervention procedures. The role requires ensuring quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned. Assist in both operating room and delivery room as needed within scope of practice. All while focused on our family centered care.

The (Special Delivery Unit) SDU registered nurse cares and treats the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum. The role requires the nurse to be a resource in the unit during a designated shift, assist in patient flow/placement, ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned. Functions as an expert practitioner whose intuition and skill arise from comprehensive knowledge thoroughly grounded in experience. Able to identify situations, formulate solutions, initiate change, and monitor outcomes. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the total situation and a clear understanding of how their unit aligns with the strategic goals of the organization.

Pay Range

Minimum $52.93 Midpoint $70.13 Maximum $87.32

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum two (2) years of experience in clinical specialty Labor and Delivery
• Preferred: Experience in high risk Labor and Delivery

Education

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) (effective on all offers made after November 1, 2015)
• Preferred:

Training

• Required:
• Preferred:

Specialized Skills

• Required: Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations. Effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems, role model positive and professional behavior. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationships and collaboration skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills; excellent critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, vigilance, poise, and composure in stressful situations
• Preferred: Clinical Nurse III or IV.

Licensure

• Required: California RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Plan (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) fetal monitoring and/or National Certification in fetal monitoring (C-EFM)
• Preferred: National Certification related to Obstetrics

Work Environments – Functional Demand:

Medium – High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting:

Lifting (Floor to waist level) – Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) – Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) – Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) – Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) – Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) – Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

RCH does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. RCH will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at RCH, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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