Travel Labor & Delivery RN — 13-Week Assignment

Jobtome; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive travel pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Recruiter support 24/7

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing seeks an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Start date is 11/16/2026 with pay of $2,940 per week and competitive benefits.

You will assess maternal and fetal health, administer treatments, monitor fetal status, and collaborate with obstetric teams to ensure safe labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Strong clinical skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• One year’s recent experience as a Labor and Delivery RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification

Responsibilities

• Communicate labor and delivery procedures to patients and families, providing reassurance and addressing concerns
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with obstetric nursing techniques
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during labor, delivery, and examination of patients
• Provide immediate postpartum care, including assessment and stabilization of mother and newborn
• Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other team members to deliver cohesive care
• Respond to obstetric emergencies using evidence-based protocols
• Document patient care, assessments, and interventions in the medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes
• Perform fetal monitoring and interpret results
• Assist in cesarean sections and other obstetric procedures
• Comply with all regulatory standards for obstetric nursing care
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of labor and delivery nursing

Skills

Labor and Delivery RN experience

English proficiency

Reading and writing in English

Physical endurance

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing seeks an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Start date is 11/16/2026 with pay of $2,940 per week and competitive benefits.

You will assess maternal and fetal health, administer treatments, monitor fetal status, and collaborate with obstetric teams to ensure safe labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Strong clinical skills and communication are essential.