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 Department Bakersfield, California. Provides coordinated nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and the nursing process. The role includes supervising assigned nursing staff, coordinating interdisciplinary care, applying critical thinking, and supporting safe, compassionate patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support certification; Fetal Heart Monitoring certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and acute care facility experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating outcomes, coordinating care with patients, families, and healthcare providers, providing health education, participating in discharge planning, and appropriately delegating duties to members of the healthcare team. Float coverage to another location 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
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