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: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Bakersfield, California. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care to patients in the Labor and Delivery department, following established care standards and utilizing critical thinking and professional judgment. The role includes supervising nursing staff and coordinating care with other disciplines in a fast-paced acute care setting.
Job Details
Position Description: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.
Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN); registered nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; ARC-Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; 0 years of experience required.
Schedule: Rotating shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
Additional Information: Roles include collecting relevant patient data, analyzing assessment data, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating progress, collaborating with patients and healthcare teams, providing health education, and participating in discharge planning.
Certifications: Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, NRP, FHM, and ARC-ALS.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be licensed and certified as listed, with EPIC experience required. Floating to other units may be required 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 #1312546. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
Discharge Plansunmatched
Health Educationunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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