Labor and Delivery RN
Bakersfield, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,499/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Role Overview
Travel contract for an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse in Bakersfield, California. This is a Nurse Shift Manager position with strong Charge experience needed.
Required Qualifications
- 2 full years of Labor and Delivery experience
- Active BLS
- Active ACLS
- Active NRP
- Active Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification
- Active California RN license
- Strong Charge experience
- Must be able to start own IVs
Preferred Qualifications
- Cerner charting experience
Unit / Assignment Details
- 18 LDRP rooms
- 6 triage spaces
- 8 overflow beds shared with med surg for women’s care center overflow
- 2 OR rooms that nurses self circulate
- Unit cares for L&D, recovery, postpartum, women’s health, high risk OB, and recovering babies
- Nurses float across L&D, postpartum, C-section, and women’s health
- L&D nurses must do antepartum and L&D postpartum
- 24/7 in-house OB and anesthesia coverage
- RT 24/7
- Pharmacy 24/7
- Level 2 NICU in house
- NICU charge nurse and RT attend all high risk deliveries
- Approx. 250 births per month
Schedule
- Nights
- 12-hour shifts
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend
- Must work one major and one minor holiday
- May be placed on standby as needed; if called in, response time is 30 minutes
Additional Notes
- 3-shift floor orientation
- GNOSIS online training for all OB nurses
- Training with perinatology safety specialists
- No elective deliveries under 39 weeks
- Baby-friendly practices include immediate skin-to-skin and early breastfeeding
- Usually only permanent staff do triage
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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About Bakersfield, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:- Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.
- Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.
- Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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