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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Labor and Delivery Nurse in Bakersfield, California. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients in the Labor and Delivery Department, according to established standards and the nursing process. The role includes supervising and directing nursing staff and collaborating with other healthcare disciplines to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Job Details:
Location: Bakersfield, California
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC-Adult Lead Services (ALS); Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM); AHA-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ARC-Neonatal ALS; 1 year of related experience
Preferred Qualifications: Acute care facility experience
Additional Responsibilities: Collects relevant patient data, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements care plans, evaluates progress, collaborates with healthcare team, provides education to patients and families, participates in discharge planning, delegates duties appropriately, and performs other duties as assigned.
Certification and license requirements are aligned with hospital policy and include current certifications in BLS, ACLS or ARC-ALS, FHM, and NRP.
Floating: Float rotation may be required to Delano as needed.
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 #1320429. 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
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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