<p>Emanuel Medical Center, a 209-bed acute care hospital in Turlock, California, is recruiting a full-time Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for day-shift coverage. Operating since 1917, Emanuel is the Central Valley's premier community medical facility and home to an advanced center for mothers and newborns — a dedicated, high-acuity L&D environment supported by a full-service acute care campus. This is a direct-hire, benefits-eligible staff RN position with a collaborative team and clear pathways for professional development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, day-shift position within Emanuel Medical Center's advanced center for mothers and newborns</li> <li>209-bed acute care hospital with a broad inpatient and outpatient service footprint</li> <li>24-hour emergency department on campus providing immediate backup for high-acuity obstetric cases</li> <li>The only designated heart attack receiving center between Modesto and Fresno — reflecting the facility's commitment to advanced, specialized care</li> <li>Additional on-campus services include the Emanuel Cancer Center, rehabilitation and therapy, advanced stroke treatment, and orthopedics</li> <li>RN responsibilities span patient-centered care coordination, leadership through delegation, and collaboration with ancillary nursing and interdisciplinary team members</li> <li>Accountable for circulating surgical cases (including cesarean sections) and post-operative care of obstetric patients</li> <li>Proficiency with a variety of operative and patient care equipment expected</li> <li>Documentation responsibilities include both written and electronic patient care records</li> <li>Regional referral catchment serving Turlock and surrounding Central Valley communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program</li> <li>Active California RN license required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required</li> <li>Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required</li> <li>Fetal Heart Monitoring course completion required within 90 days of hire</li> <li>STABLE program certification preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care across the perinatal and neonatal patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Turlock is a mid-sized city in California's Central Valley, situated between Modesto and Fresno and within comfortable driving distance of the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park. The region offers a low cost of living relative to coastal California, a strong agricultural heritage, and a family-friendly community with well-regarded schools and a growing local economy. Clinicians who value outdoor recreation, seasonal variety, and proximity to both mountain and coastal destinations will find the Central Valley an appealing and affordable place to build a career and a life.</p>