Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D) in Bakersfield, California. This travel, temporary assignment starts on 09/14/2026 and runs for 14 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,615 to $2,682. Work consists of Nights, with 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours per week). The assignment takes place in an obstetric care setting within a hospital-type environment.

• Weekly pay: $2,615 – $2,682 per week
• Contract duration: 14 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour blocks (36 hours per week)
• Start date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Employment type:
  
  Travel - Temporary Assignment
• Setting:
  Labor and delivery unit in an inpatient obstetric care environment

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients in L&D according to established standards of care and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines
• Utilize critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment in daily patient care
• Monitor maternal-fetal status, administer medications as prescribed, perform thorough patient assessments, and document findings accurately
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and adjust an individualized plan of care; participate in shift handoffs and care conferences
• Support calming, patient- and family-centered care during labor, delivery, and postpartum phases within scope of practice

• Availability to work Nights (3x12-hour shifts) for a 14-week travel assignment starting 09/14/2026
• Current RN license in California or eligibility to practice per state requirements
• Ability to provide care in a labor and delivery/ obstetric setting in a high-acuity environment
• Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and adapt to varying unit needs
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills to coordinate care across disciplines

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Extension opportunities for continuing assignments
• Housing options may be available depending on assignment details

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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