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Clinical RN II Labor/Delivery $45K Hiring Incentive

You'll care for patients across OB triage, labor and delivery, OB circulating and recovery, high-risk OB, and newborns right after birth.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 17 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · nights 12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
Unit and setting
Labor/Delivery/Recovery High Risk OBhigh-risk OB patients
License
RN license Current CA RN LicenseCurrent California RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current California RN license Current CA RN License Check your license
Certification
BLS American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
Certification
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
Certification
ACLS American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification
AWHONN intermediate and/or advanced fetal monitoring certificate AWHONN Intermediate and/or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certificate
Experience
1 year of RN experience in L&D, OB circulating or OB PACU 1 year of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and OB PACU
Also asks
Minimum education is what your certification and/or licensure requires As required by certification and/or licensure
Also asks
Speak and read English well enough to do the job Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree Bachelor's Degree
Experience
2+ years of RN experience in L&D, OB circulating or OB PACU 2+ years of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and OB PACU

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$45,000
Bonus
$45K hiring incentive Clinical RN II Labor/Delivery $45K Hiring Incentive

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Patients
newborn immediate care immediate care of the newborn
Day to day
directing patient lifts and mobilization The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
Details
72 hours per pay period Hours Per Pay Period: 72
Details
Internal candidates must apply by the closing date to have bidding rights Internal Candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

The workplace

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Palomar Health posts RN pay in public ranges — roughly $45/hour at the low end for charge and forensic roles, and $54 to $79/hour for critical care — with large hiring incentives attached to hard-to-fill lines. Escondido sits about 30…

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

Original listing

Posted on Palomar Health’s careers page.

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Department
Labor/Delivery/Recovery
Union
CNA
Shift
12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
Hours per pay period
72
  • Salary Range: 52.07 - 75.79
  • Posting Date: 01/28/2026
  • Internal Closing Date: 02/03/2026
  • Internal Candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities. The nursing care provided for in this unit is OB Triage, Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and Recovery, High Risk OB, and immediate care of the newborn. Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team.

Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.

Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements Minimum

Education

As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree Minimum

Experience

1 year of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and OB PACU Preferred

Experience

2+ years of directly related RN experience in Labor and Delivery, OB Circulating and OB PACU Required

Certification

  • American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
  • American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • AWHONN Intermediate and/or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certificate
  • Preferred

Certification

Not Applicable Required License: Current CA RN License Preferred License: Not Applicable We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's around it?

In Escondido, CA

Escondido, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,046/mo
Household income
$91,967/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Escondido, CA

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