Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Labor and Delivery Professional in Bakersfield, California. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in the labor and delivery department, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the childbirth process. The position requires supervising nursing staff, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and applying clinical judgment to meet patient needs effectively.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC-Advanced Life Support (ALS); Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM); AHA-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ARC-Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS); 3 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an acute care facility.
Essential Functions: Collects relevant patient data, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements care plans, evaluates progress, collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams, provides patient education, participates in discharge planning, delegates duties appropriately, and performs other related duties as needed.
Department Specific Certifications: BLS, ACLS or ARC-ALS, FHM, NRP or NALS.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1293449. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.