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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse position in the local area. This role involves delivering specialized nursing care to patients during the labor and delivery process. The position includes supervising clinical staff, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient safety and well-being throughout the delivery experience.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; acute care facility experience preferred; Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice required; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy required; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC-Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) required; AHA-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ARC-Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) required; 0 years of experience required
Preferred Qualifications: EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience highly preferred
Additional Information: The role requires the ability to collect relevant patient data, analyze health information, develop and implement care plans, evaluate progress, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Candidates must be committed to providing a safe, healing, and compassionate environment. All required vaccinations must be up-to-date, with medical or religious exemptions considered.
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 #1320428. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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