American Traveler 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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a current CA RN license and strong L&D expertise.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Labor & Delivery unit with 12 L&D beds and 6 triage beds
• Cares for high-risk and multiple birth pregnancies, including insulin drips and magnesium sulfate drips
• RN-to-patient ratio is 2:1 in accordance with ACOG guidelines
• Handles C-sections, as well as circulating and recovery responsibilities
• Unit uses Cerner EMR; prior Cerner experience preferred but not required
• Night shifts, 12 hours in length, with every other weekend required
• No floating required; this is a closed unit
• No nurse aides, but OB techs are available for assistance
• Hospital-provided scrubs are required
• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, labor management, medication administration, fetal monitoring, and detailed charting
• Unit supports a high volume of deliveries, with over 300 per month
• NICU available for high-risk deliveries, nearly level IV capability
• OB techs provide support with C-sections and baby care as needed
• No elective abortions performed on the unit
• Charting is comprehensive; all information must be documented without exception
• Unit is fast-paced and requires adaptability and strong teamwork
• Two orientation shifts provided, with meeting time with educator and documentation review
• Charge nurse is present and does not take a patient assignment
• Breaks provided in accordance with California law
• Return candidates who have worked directly for CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the past year are not eligible

Requirements

• Active and current CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 3 years L&D experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (must be AHA)
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
• Must be comfortable managing a 2-patient assignment
• C-section experience is required
• Must submit two professional references: one supervisor reference from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from the past 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-649285. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

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