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
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in Bakersfield. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients within the Labor and Delivery Department according to established standards of care and the nursing process. The role includes supervising nursing staff, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment for new mothers and their babies.
Job Details
Schedule: 8-hour shift, 40 hours per week, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/10/2027.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; experience in an acute care facility preferred; licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice required; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor required; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC-Advanced Life Support (ALS) required; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) required; AHA-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ARC-Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) required;
Additional Information: The position requires proficiency in patient data collection, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes is essential. The nurse will participate in discharge planning and delegate duties appropriately to team members. All clinical responsibilities must adhere to safety and quality standards.
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 #1321438. 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 Collectionunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
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