Labor and Delivery Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in an acute care setting, requiring a CA RN license and expertise in high-risk OB.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital Labor & Delivery unit with LDRP rooms, triage spaces, ORs, and women's care overflow beds
• Care for Labor & Delivery, recovery, postpartum, women's health, and recovering newborn patients including high-risk OB
• Staffed for both stable and high acuity OB patients; major maternal or fetal complications are transferred out
• Unit includes 18 LDRP rooms, 6 triage spaces, 8 women's care overflow beds, and 2 self-circulating ORs
• Follows CA state-mandated nurse-patient ratios: 4:1 couplets, 3:1 stable antepartum, 2:1 L&D, 1:1 during delivery with additional NRP nurse support
• Cerner EMR in use, with fetal links and HUGS for infant security; Cerner experience preferred
• Night shifts, 12 hours, with 4 weekend shifts required per schedule and expectation to float between related OB units
• First to float policy for travelers
• Must be able to start IVs independently
• Responsible for comprehensive care of OB patients from antepartum through postpartum, participating in deliveries, and caring for recovering newborns
• Participate in evidence-based practice initiatives including Pitocin checklists, maternal mental health screening, pre-eclampsia initiatives, and audits
• Collaborate with a professional team including in-house OB and anesthesia coverage 24/7, NICU charge nurse, RT, pharmacy, and OB techs
• All nurses are cross-trained for L&D, postpartum, C-section, and women’s health cases
• Three-shift unit-based orientation provided, with additional online OB safety training
• Holiday coverage required for both a major and a minor holiday
• Must wear navy blue scrubs to work and change into provided L&D scrubs on shift
• Level 2 NICU present and participates in high-risk deliveries
• Baby-friendly hospital policies with immediate skin-to-skin and breastfeeding support
• May be placed on standby and, if called in, must respond within 30 minutes

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications required (no pending certs accepted)
• Ability to care for laboring, antepartum, postpartum, and recovery patients including high-risk OB
• Must provide two references, including one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and another from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Copy of driver’s license required for verification
• Cannot have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the last year
• Must pass required competency modules and skills testing as a condition of employment

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