Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
Bakersfield, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (L&D) in Bakersfield, California. Start date: November 16, 2026. This is a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,620 to $2,846, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 3x12-hour nights. This opening requires current RN licensure in the state of practice and acute care bedside nursing expertise.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,620–$2,846 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour blocks (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 3x12s
- Start date: November 16, 2026
- Setting: Hospital-based Travel assignment in Labor & Delivery
- Floating to other units as needed, as part of assignment expectations
- EPIC experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, coordinated nursing care for obstetric patients and their families according to established standards and the nursing process
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, administer medications, and assist during labor, delivery, and postpartum care
- Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and support staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Supervise and direct activities of various nursing staff levels, ensuring safe, efficient care delivery
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, including discharge planning and patient education for families
- Document care accurately in the medical record, uphold safety, infection control, and quality standards
Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California required)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience
- BLS certification (CPR) required; ACLS or ARC-ALS certification required
- Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) competency required
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification required; NRP or ARC-NALS required
- EPIC experience highly preferred
- BSN preferred; education to reflect Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Ability to work night shifts and to float to other units as needed
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork skills
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Competitive weekly pay: $2,620–$2,846 per week
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Travel placement with a clear path to ongoing opportunities upon completion
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel nursing assignments and available roles.
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (L&D) in Bakersfield, California. Start date: November 16, 2026. This is a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,620 to $2,846, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 3x12-hour nights. This opening requires current RN licensure in the state of practice and acute care bedside nursing expertise.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,620–$2,846 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour blocks (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 3x12s
- Start date: November 16, 2026
- Setting: Hospital-based Travel assignment in Labor & Delivery
- Floating to other units as needed, as part of assignment expectations
- EPIC experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, coordinated nursing care for obstetric patients and their families according to established standards and the nursing process
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, administer medications, and assist during labor, delivery, and postpartum care
- Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and support staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Supervise and direct activities of various nursing staff levels, ensuring safe, efficient care delivery
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, including discharge planning and patient education for families
- Document care accurately in the medical record, uphold safety, infection control, and quality standards
Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California required)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience
- BLS certification (CPR) required; ACLS or ARC-ALS certification required
- Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) competency required
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification required; NRP or ARC-NALS required
- EPIC experience highly preferred
- BSN preferred; education to reflect Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Ability to work night shifts and to float to other units as needed
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork skills
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Competitive weekly pay: $2,620–$2,846 per week
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Travel placement with a clear path to ongoing opportunities upon completion
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel nursing assignments and available roles.
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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