Labor and Delivery Nurse

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento was built in 1973 and is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. The hospital is home to a 158-bed acute-care facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds.

Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace, a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing and long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital, providing care for the elderly as well as those requiring extended recoveries. The hospital is also home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program providing resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a groundbreaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home.

Recognized for excellence in maternity care, Methodist Hospital was named a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, the highest award in its category, based on factors such as newborn complication rates and birthing-friendly practices.

This recognition highlights Methodist Hospital’s dedication to excellence in maternity care, reinforcing its role as a trusted healthcare provider for families in the Sacramento region.

$15,000 Sign on Bonus offered for fully qualified new hires. Per policy current employees are not eligible.

Position Summary:

The incumbent provides coordinates and directs 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.

$15,000 Sign on Bonus offered for fully qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year labor and delivery experience as an RN required in an acute care setting.
• Associates Degree, Nursing (ADN)
• Current California RN license 
• Current BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS and NRP certifications required within 3 months of hire (American Heart Association)
• Basic AWHONN fetal monitoring acceptable at hire, but must complete the Intermediate AWHONN course within 6 months hire
• AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring course every two years thereafter or obtain NCC Fetal Monitoring Certification and maintain as specified