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Nurse Labor and Delivery
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Carmichael, CA, 95608
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 67.57-82.06 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Night Full Time Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
$15,000 - Sign On Bonus offered for new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.
Employee Referral Eligible position.
Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital, a member of Commonspirit Health. Mercy San Juan’s Family Birth Center is the Level 3 High Risk Facility within the greater Sacramento Dignity Hospitals. Our Family Birth Center has 28 beds consisting of 12 labor beds, 2 Operating Rooms, a 2 patient PACU, 2 triage bays, and a 14 bed private Mother-Baby unit. We are Joint Commission Certified for Perinatal Care and we follow the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding. As a high risk facility, we receive Antepartum patient transfers from all over Northern California that can remain with us for extended periods of time until they can safely deliver. We have our Level III NICU adjoining our Family Birth Center that supports our patients and our care team. We average 150 deliveries a month supported by Nurse Shift Managers, a Perinatal Safety Specialist and a Perinatal Certified Nurse Specialist. At Mercy San Juan Medical Center we have an in-house OB hospitalist and a designated OB anesthesiologist to support our patients and staff.
The incumbent is a professional who provides and supervises care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team, providing leadership, personal/professional development, and conducting him/herself professionally.
The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
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Job Requirements
Minimum:
- 1 year of Labor & Delivery RN experience
- Fetal monitoring experience required
- Current CA RN licensure and AHA BLS and ACLS
- Current NRP certificate
- NCC fetal monitoring certificate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring course completion within 12 months of hire
- Cesarean Section experience preferred
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.
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Frequently asked questions
In Carmichael, CA, Nurse Labor And Delivery roles often involve managing high-risk pregnancies due to the presence of advanced facilities like Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Nurses here navigate a diverse patient population and collaborate closely with perinatal specialists, which can differ from smaller or less specialized centers elsewhere.
Labor and Delivery Nurses in California require specialized fetal monitoring certification and neonatal resuscitation skills, reflecting the state's strict perinatal care standards. Their expertise extends beyond general nursing to supporting mothers through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum stages, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
Catholic Health Initiatives prioritizes certifications such as current CA RN licensure, AHA BLS, ACLS, and NRP, alongside NCC fetal monitoring credentials or equivalent. These qualifications ensure nurses can provide high-quality, evidence-based care in their labor and delivery units.
Mercy San Juan emphasizes holistic, family-centered care paired with a strong mission-driven culture. Nurses there engage in collaborative leadership and professional growth, supported by specialized teams like perinatal safety experts, fostering an environment distinct from other local hospitals.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives offers progression through roles such as perinatal certified nurse specialists and nurse shift managers, supported by in-house OB hospitalists and anesthesiologists. This structure provides opportunities for advanced clinical practice and leadership within labor and delivery.
Carmichael’s demand for labor and delivery nurses remains robust due to the region’s growing population and specialized medical centers. However, the competition is moderate since candidates must meet stringent certifications and experience requirements, especially for roles at Mercy San Juan Medical Center.
Catholic Health Initiatives integrates comprehensive high-risk obstetric care with joint commission certifications and a Level III NICU on-site, which may exceed offerings at some Sacramento hospitals. This elevates the nurse’s scope of practice and involvement in complex maternal-fetal cases.
A full-time night Labor and Delivery Nurse at Mercy San Juan Medical Center typically earns between $85,000 and $105,000 annually, reflecting the area's competitive healthcare market and specialized nursing skills. Additionally, new hires receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus enhancing total compensation.
Fetal monitoring expertise is crucial for timely identification of fetal distress, enabling Labor and Delivery Nurses to intervene swiftly. In Carmichael’s high-acuity centers, this skill directly contributes to improved neonatal outcomes and aligns with regional care standards.
Given the hospital’s role as a Level 3 high-risk center, nurses face complex cases requiring advanced clinical judgment and emotional resilience. The reward lies in delivering critical care that significantly impacts maternal and neonatal health, supported by multidisciplinary teams and continuous professional development.