Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse in Bakersfield, California. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients during childbirth and the postpartum period. The RN will supervise and coordinate the activities of various nursing staff, ensuring safety and quality care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a busy hospital setting.

• Schedule:
  
  Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor;
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor;
  Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from AHA or ARC; minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and delivery nursing.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience in an acute care facility with a focus on obstetrics.
• Additional Information:
  The ideal candidate is proficient in EPIC electronic health records and has a strong background in fetal heart monitoring. The position starts on 09/14/2026 and is located at 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Candidates must meet all organizational and departmental licensing and certification requirements.

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

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus