Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $3,059 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery Location: Bakersfield, CA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $3,059 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301! ID: 74604273 Shift: 12H Nights Nights, EOW, first to float Description: Unit Notes:CERNER IS REQUIRED Unit: L & D- Location: (BMH) Bakersfield Memorial Hospital- beds: 12 L & D and 6 triage beds (overflow area where can potentially have laboring patientsdo not deliver in this areamoved to actual L&D bed)- Ratios: Per ACOG Guidelines (2:1) - MUST BE COMFORTABLE TAKING 2 PATIENTS Certs: BLS & ACLS (MUST BE THROUGH AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), & AWHONN-Advanced- Licensure: Current CA RN License- Doc System: CERNER preferred but not required -Add'l Equipment: Pagers linked to call light system & internal spectralink phones- Unit Orientation: 2 shifts on the unit. Will also meet with the educator, as they have 3 nurses who do 'file reviews' to ensure accurate documentation- Nurse Aides: No nurse aides, but do have OB techs that help w/ C-sections & assist as needed with baby cares.- Charge Nurse: Yes, have around the clockdoes NOT take patients- Shifts/Hours: 12 hours; 7a - 7p/7p - 7a- Breaks: 1/2 hour break (clock-out); 3 - 15 min breaks per shift (CA Law)- Weekends: Usually every other weekend (same as perm staff)- Scrub Color: Provided by hospital- Tele: Post-surgery only for the hour post-surgery C-section- Vents: N/A- IV Team: No- RT 24/7: Yes- Pharmacy 24/7: Yes- Types of patients: High risk patients, some multiple births (up to triplets usually), run insulin gtts, run mag drips; for C-section will circulate and recover; no other surgeries on unit unless tubal or emergent hyster needed; no elective abortions; will recover babies (skin to skin) after delivery; have techs that help as well; make sure the nurses are true L&D as their Post-partum nurses are separateneed C-section experience; must be strong L&D! Have a lot of protocols in place to help with carestry to give a couple days on the unit as orientation; please note the charting is NOT by exception onlythey must chart everything Have level 3 almost level 4 NICU that attends high risk deliveries. Must be used to a fast, busy unit! Deliver over 300 per month Floating: Closed UnitNo floating Cancellation can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks (Hospital may also pay full hours for a particular shift, in lieu of cancellation). Charting BSN License to Trauma Level: Care Shift , EOW, first to float Required , Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS Certification, NRP Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS AWHONN FHM BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening L&D RN Exam L&D RN Skills Checklist NRP 28989159EXPTEMP

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