L&D - Labor & Delivery - RN

Talented Medical Solutions; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 112,963 - 115,718; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for Labor & Delivery in Bakersfield, CA. This contract role involves comprehensive nursing care for laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns. Applicants must have an active California RN License and a minimum of 2 years recent Labor & Delivery experience.

The position requires expertise in fetal monitoring and support during cesarean sections. A competitive pay rate of $82–$84 per hour is offered, along with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery experience.
• Experience with Cesarean Sections and High-Risk OB patients.
• Acute Care Hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for laboring mothers and newborns.
• Assist with deliveries and provide emergency obstetric care.
• Monitor fetal health and manage labor processes.

Skills

Labor & Delivery experience

Fetal monitoring

Cesarean sections experience

Ability to float between units

Education

Active California RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Cerner EMR

Pyxis Medication System

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (L&D) Contract

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Address: 2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule: Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week

Pay Rate: $82 – $84/hr

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,952 – $3,024/week

Start: Auto Offer Available

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive nursing care for laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns in a busy Labor & Delivery unit. Responsibilities include fetal monitoring, labor management, assisting with deliveries, cesarean section support, patient education, and emergency obstetric care.

Requirements

• Active California RN License
• Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery experience
• Acute Care Hospital experience required
• Experience with Cesarean Sections and High-Risk OB patients
• EPIC experience preferred (EPIC Backfill Assignment)
• Ability to float between Women's Services units as needed

Required Credentials

• BLS (AHA) – Required
• ACLS (AHA) – Required
• NRP – Required
• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) – Required
• RN License (CA) – Required

Unit Details

• 15-Bed Labor & Delivery Unit
• EMR: Cerner
• Medication System: Pyxis
• 24/7 OB Laborist Coverage
• 24/7 Phlebotomy
• 24/7 Unit Secretary
• Hospital Scrubs Provided

Specialized Experience

• Labor & Delivery
• Fetal Monitoring
• Cesarean Sections
• Postpartum Recovery
• Obstetric EmergenciesNewborn Stabilization

Floating Requirement

• Floating Required: YES
• Must float to Adventist Health Delano as needed
• May also float within Women's Services, including:
  • NICU
  • Postpartum (PP)