Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $3,059 per week in Bakersfield, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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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:
2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Mindlance Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in
Bakersfield, California, 93301! ID: 75295695 Shift: 12H Nights
Nights, EOW, first to float Description: Unit Notes:Will take
L&D, recovery, postpartum, women's health patients, recovering
of babies. High risk OB. Transfer out for major maternal or fetal
complications, if mom has major cardiac issue or baby needs
surgery. beds: 18 LDRP rooms 6 triage spaces 8 beds shared w/ med
surg that are women's care center overflow such as hysters, slings,
etc, 2 OR rooms that nurses self circulate- Certs: BLS, ACLS, NRP,
AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring required- Ratios: Follow CA state
guidelines; 4 to 1 couplets 3 to 1 stable antepartums; 2 to 1
L&D; 1 to 1 for deliveries (a second NRP nurse is in every
birth so nurse not only nurse in delivery)- EMR: Cerner, fetal
links, HUGS for infant security- Charge Nurse: Nurse Manager is the
supervisor who covers 24/7 (12 hr shifts) and then L&D and each
has a resource nurse who is like a charge nurse who helps w/ breaks
etc- Nurse Aides: OB techs that scrub- Weekend Requirement: 4
weekend shifts per every weeks (usually two days together and the
other two spread apart)- Holidays: Must work a major and a minor-
Scrub Color: L&D scrubs are provided, but they need to have
navy blue scrubs as well and they want the nurses to wear navy
scrubs to work each day to change out of- Tele: remove fetal
monitoring- Vents: none- OB and anesthesia: 24/7 in house coverage-
IV Team: Must be able to start own IV's- RT 24/7: Yes- Pharmacy
24/7: Yes- Call: Can be placed on standby as needed, when census
needs it. If on standby & called in, response time is 30mins.-
Shifts: 7a, 7p- Floating: All nurses will do L&D, PP,
C-section, women's health not just one or the other- Floor specific
orientation: 3 shifts is baseline on the unit; GNOSIS is an online
training for all OB nurses; will also train with the perinatology
safety specialists- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Will take
L&D, recovery, post partum, women's health patients; high risk
OB, transfer out for major maternal or fetal complications if mom
has major cardiac issue or baby needs surgery; recovering of
babies- Additional Notes: L&D nurses must do antepartum,
L&D postpartum; approx 250 births per month; NICU charge nurse
and RT attend all high risk deliveries; level 2 NICU in house; no
block certifications; very strong perinatal safety initiatives; no
elective deliveries less than 39 weeks; evidence based practice is
huge, Pitocin checklists, maternal mental health screenings,
reducing number of low risk primary C-sections; pre-eclampsia
initiatives; unit does 100% chart audits; prefer CERNER charting
experience; baby friendly hospital (immediate skin to skin and
initiate breast feeding asap); have a lactation store on the
campus; usually only perm staff do triage 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 Change
environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm
and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments
keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Constantly adapting to new
environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand
your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing
contributes significantly to your professional growth. 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. If you
enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions
provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or
water sports, depending on the assignment location. Travel nursing
allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in
new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and
perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your
personal and professional life. Requirements Required for
Onboarding ACLS AWHONN FHM BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara
Colorvision Screening L&D RN Exam L&D RN Skills Checklist
NRP 29194238EXPTEMP
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