RN - L&D

HiredFirst; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join a compassionate obstetric team. You will provide direct nursing care for mothers in labor and newborns, monitor fetal heart activity, and collaborate with physicians to support safe outcomes.

Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, NRP and Fetal Heart Monitoring; acute care or labor & delivery experience is preferred. Strong communication and critical thinking are essential to support families during one of

Qualifications

• Must hold BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications and FHM training.
• Experience in acute care or labor & delivery preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for laboring mothers and newborns.
• Monitor fetal heart activity and maternal conditions throughout labor and delivery.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum and newborn care.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Fetal Heart Monitoring

Job description

Help bring new life into the world while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to mothers and newborns. We’re seeking a dedicated Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join a leading healthcare team in Bakersfield, CA.

What You’ll Do:

Provide comprehensive nursing care for laboring mothers and newborns

Monitor fetal heart activity and maternal conditions throughout labor and delivery

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans

Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes

Educate patients and families on postpartum and newborn care

What You’ll Bring:

BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certifications required

Acute care or Labor & Delivery experience preferred

Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient care skills

Join a team where your care and expertise support some of life’s most meaningful moments every day