Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse - $3,255 per week

American Traveler 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 : 11 / 10 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in an acute care setting, requiring a current CA RN license and strong L&D experience. Responsibilities Position is in a hospital Labor & Delivery unit with 12 L&D beds and 6 triage beds Patient population includes high-risk pregnancies, multiple births, and C-sections Patient ratios are 2 : 1 per ACOG guidelines Work schedule is 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required Closed unit with no floating to other departments Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is required Support team includes 24 / 7 charge RN, OB techs, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy Responsibilities include circulating and recovering C-sections, monitoring high-risk and multiple birth deliveries, and providing immediate newborn care including skin-to-skin Orientation includes two shifts on the unit and meetings with educators and documentation review nurses Charting is comprehensive and not by exception; meticulous documentation is required Hospital provides required scrub attire Expect to work in a fast-paced, high-volume unit with over 300 deliveries per month OB techs assist with C-sections and baby care duties No nurse aides on unit; RNs must be strong and independent Level 3 (almost level 4) NICU team attends high-risk deliveries Requirements Active CA RN license required at time of consideration Minimum of 3 years recent Labor & Delivery experience Required certifications : BLS (AHA only), ACLS (AHA only), NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Must be comfortable with C-sections, high-risk deliveries, and rapid patient turnover Experience with Cerner EMR is required Must provide two professional references : one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years Copy of driver's license required for consideration Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-627529. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Labor & Delivery About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.