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.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift position within Emanuel Medical Center's advanced center for mothers and newborns
- 209-bed acute care hospital with a broad inpatient and outpatient service footprint
- 24-hour emergency department on campus providing immediate backup for high-acuity obstetric cases
- The only designated heart attack receiving center between Modesto and Fresno — reflecting the facility's commitment to advanced, specialized care
- Additional on-campus services include the Emanuel Cancer Center, rehabilitation and therapy, advanced stroke treatment, and orthopedics
- RN responsibilities span patient-centered care coordination, leadership through delegation, and collaboration with ancillary nursing and interdisciplinary team members
- Accountable for circulating surgical cases (including cesarean sections) and post-operative care of obstetric patients
- Proficiency with a variety of operative and patient care equipment expected
- Documentation responsibilities include both written and electronic patient care records
- Regional referral catchment serving Turlock and surrounding Central Valley communities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
- Active California RN license required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Fetal Heart Monitoring course completion required within 90 days of hire
- STABLE program certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care across the perinatal and neonatal patient population
About the Community
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.