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 in a hospital setting. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to women during labor and delivery, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care based on established standards and best practices.
Job Details
- Location: The healthcare provider's facility in California.
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid and unrestricted State of California Registered Nurse License (RN License), knowledge and experience with Cerner EMR, Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Fetal Heart Monitor (FHM) from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI), and current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a related setting is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited registered nursing program.
- Additional Information: The role requires handling complex medical scenarios with critical thinking, adherence to infection control protocols, medication administration, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans. Responsibilities include interpreting assessment data, implementing orders, managing emergency situations, and maintaining compliance with nursing standards and hospital policies.
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 #1339206. 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