RN – Labor & Delivery (L&D)

HiredFirst; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking an RN for Labor & Delivery on a contract basis in California. The 13-week assignment offers night shifts, 12-hour shifts, and floating to NICU/PP as needed. Weekly pay ranges from $2,605 to $2,917, with 36–48 hours per week scheduled.

The role requires active RN licensure, BLS/CPR, ACLS, NRP, and FHM certifications. BSN is preferred, with responsibilities including delivering L&D care, monitoring maternal/fetal status, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BSN degree preferred.
• Active RN license in state of practice required.
• BLS/CPR, ACLS, NRP and Fetal heart monitoring (FHM) certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver L&D nursing care using the nursing process.
• Monitor fetal/maternal status (FHM) and assist with deliveries/C-sections.
• Coordinate care, delegate tasks, and supervise staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients/families.

Skills

L&D nursing

Fetal monitoring

Team coordination

Cesarean delivery support

Education

BSN: Preferred

Job description

RN – Labor & Delivery (L&D) (Contract)
Location: California 93301
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (05/11/2026 – 08/09/2026)
Pay: $2,605 – $2,917/week

Schedule:

Night Shift (12-hour shifts)

36–48 hours per week

Floating to NICU and Postpartum (PP) as needed

Position Summary & Responsibilities (Concise)

Deliver L&D nursing care using the nursing process

Monitor fetal/maternal status (FHM) and assist with deliveries/C-sections

Coordinate care, delegate tasks, and supervise staff

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients/families

Requirements

Education & Experience:

BSN: Preferred

Licensure & Certifications:

Active RN License (state of practice): Required

BLS/CPR (AHA or ARC): Required

ACLS (AHA or ARC): Required

NRP (AHA or ARC): Required

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM): Required

Equipment & Procedures

Equipment: Fetalink, Novii wireless monitoring, ultrasound, infant warmers, anesthesia machines, PPH carts, Neptunes

Procedures: Primarily Cesarean Sections; occasional D&C, hysterectomy, vaginal repair

Scrubs: Provided

Additional Notes

Call required for surgical techs only (manager discretion)

Weekend requirement based on FTE status

Vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions may apply)