Staff Nurse II, Labor & Delivery

Fulton Recruiting; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent nonprofit community hospital in Southern California is seeking a compassionate Labor & Delivery Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role offers a collaborative and supportive environment focused on providing personalized care to women and their families during labor, delivery, and postpartum. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maternal and newborn care, with a commitment to patient safety and employee development. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a community that values teamwork and quality care, while benefiting from competitive pay, generous bonuses, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.

Benefits

15% weekend differential

6% weekend differential

5+ weeks PTO

Free gym membership

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education allowance

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

$15,000 Retention Bonus

Relocation Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have active nursing license and certifications (BLS, ACLS).
• 2-3 years of recent LDRP, Mother-Baby, or NICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to women during labor and delivery.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team to support new parents.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Maternal and Newborn Care

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

ADN

BSN

MSN

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

We are looking for the best and brightest clinicians who embody servant leadership and are passionate about their vocation. If you are seeking a work home that promotes clinical excellence rather than unreasonable productivity metrics, you will feel right at home here.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D Nurse) to join our close-knit team. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where every team member is committed to providing personalized, high-quality care to women and their families during one of life’s most meaningful moments.

From labor and delivery to recovery and postpartum support, you’ll work alongside skilled and caring professionals—nurses, midwives, and physicians—who value teamwork, respect, and shared purpose. You'll also play a key role in educating, empowering, and providing expert care for new parents through each step of the journey.

If you’re passionate about maternal and newborn care and want to make a difference in a team-focused setting, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

The Organization:

• Independent, nonprofit community hospital
• The most comprehensive health system in the region
• Financially stable and expanding services to meet the needs of the community
• Forward-thinking providers with leading-edge technology
• Team of dedicated professionals devoted to transforming its nursing practice
• Priority from the top down is patient safety and employee development

Job Details:

• Three 12-hour shifts (36 hrs/week)
  • Day or night shift availability
  • Overtime shifts available
• Full LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)
• Holistic care in a family-centered atmosphere that doesn't separate the mother from her baby
• Must be prepared to stabilize and prepare patients, including neonates, for transport
• Collaborative, supportive environment with a close-knit team
• Focus on quality, intentional care

Benefits and Incentives:

• Pay Scale: $51.50/hr - $81.52/hr, based on education and years of experience
  • 15% weekend differential
  • 6% weekend differential
• Accrue 5+ weeks PTO year 1
• Free gym membership
• Flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance
• $10,000 Sign On Bonus
• $15,000 Retention Bonus (over 3 years)
• Up to $7,000 in Relocation Reimbursement (varies by distance)

Location:

Discover a welcoming Southern California community that feels like home. Enjoy the best of both worlds—a close-knit, down-to-earth atmosphere with the convenience and amenities of a larger city.

Perfect for families and professionals alike, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle with charming local restaurants, boutique shopping, and a vibrant social scene. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the year-round opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, stargazing, and off-roading, all set against a backdrop of sunshine and clear skies.

With a lower cost of living than major urban centers, affordable housing, and plenty of local amenities, this is a place with more space, less stress, and a chance to truly enjoy where you live and work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fully authorized to work in the U.S. (VISA sponsorship NOT available)
• Graduate from an Accredited Nursing Program with ADN, BSN, or MSN
• Maintain current CEU's as required by state licensure
• Active Nursing License in state where services are rendered
• Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required upon hire
• Must obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 3 months of hire
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Fetal Monitoring certification preferred
• At least 2-3 years of recent LDRP, Mother-Baby, or NICU experience required.

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