Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $3,245 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for Labor and Delivery in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care in a hospital setting, with night shifts and a 36-hour minimum per week schedule.

The candidate will manage assessments, monitor fetal well-being, and coordinate care with the clinical team. Start 10/05/2026; end 01/01/2027; travel assignment with full benefits and housing options.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted State of California RN License.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Knowledge/experience with Cerner EMR.
• NRP certification required/maintained.
• AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitor (FHM) certification.
• AWHONN Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI) certification.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• ACLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum period.
• Independently manage patient assessments and monitor fetal well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care for mothers and newborns.
• Work night shifts and maintain 36+ hours per week as assigned.

Skills

RN

Labor and Delivery

3 years nursing experience

Cerner EMR

NRP

FHM

MFTI

BLS

ACLS

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Lactation and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) This role is located in the labor and delivery department of a healthcare facility. The nurse will provide comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The position involves independently managing patient assessments, monitoring fetal well-being, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care for mothers and newborns. The incumbent will work night shifts at least 36 hours per week, with an expected start date of 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/01/2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid and unrestricted State of California Registered Nurse License (RN License); 3 years of nursing experience; knowledge/experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR); Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitor (FHM); AWHONN Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI); Basic Life Support (BLS) card from the American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) card from the American Heart Association
• Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a bachelors or associate degree
• Additional Information: The role requires knowledge of advanced nursing theories, techniques, and practices related to labor and delivery; familiarity with medical terminology, instruments, and equipment; and medication administration. The nurse will be responsible for performing patient assessments, coordinating nursing care, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and safety protocols. The assignment duration is from 10/05/2026 to 01/01/2027.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1317365. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus