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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) Bakersfield, California. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients in the Labor and Delivery Department. The role requires supervising nursing staff, collaborating with healthcare team members, and ensuring patient safety and well-being through adherence to established standards of care.
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 an approved vendor per organization policy; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC-Advanced Life Support (ALS); Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM); AHA-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ARC-Neonatal ALS; 1 year of experience in Labor and Delivery or related setting.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Experience with Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) preferred. This position may require floating to alternative facilities as needed.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must hold current licensure, certifications, and meet all organizational and department-specific credentialing 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
Posted Date: 2026-10-15
Cross Country Job ID #1320430. 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