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Original Job Details

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This Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Bakersfield, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Southwest. This role follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

As the Labor and Delivery registered nurse on this assignment, you'll assess maternal and fetal well-being, interpret fetal heart-rate patterns, guide patients through every stage of labor, birth, and recovery, and respond to obstetric emergencies as they arise.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: Labor and Delivery
  • Facility: Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Southwest
  • Location: Bakersfield, CA 93311
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Job Number: 881388

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and interpret maternal and fetal status, including electronic fetal monitoring, escalating concerns promptly
  • Support patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery
  • Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including oxytocin titration as ordered and per facility protocol
  • Provide immediate newborn care and support neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines

Travel Labor and Delivery Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Labor and Delivery experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.

FAQs – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Bakersfield, CA

What certifications do travel L&D jobs require?
Most travel L&D jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many facilities also require an intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring course.
What experience do facilities look for in L&D travel nurses?
Facilities generally want recent labor and delivery experience with fetal monitoring, labor progression, inductions, obstetric emergencies, and higher-risk pregnancies. Experience with magnesium sulfate, preterm labor, hypertensive disorders, and other common L&D scenarios may also be important depending on the unit’s acuity. Travelers should clearly describe the types of patients and deliveries they have managed independently.
How can an L&D nurses responsibilities differ between travel assignments?
The scope of an L&D role can vary significantly by hospital. Some units focus primarily on labor and delivery, while others expect nurses to cover antepartum, postpartum, couplet care, newborn stabilization, or surgical delivery responsibilities. Understanding the areas you may cover can help you compare the assignment with your recent experience and determine whether it is a strong clinical match.
Will my multistate nursing license cover this California travel assignment?
No—California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state doesn’t authorize practice here; you’ll need an active California RN license. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the California Board of Registered Nursing and plan ahead—eligible endorsement applicants may also apply for a temporary license while the permanent application is pending. Our California Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

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Bakersfield, CA anchors hospital care for the southern San Joaquin Valley, with campuses like Kern Medical and Adventist Health Bakersfield supporting regional patient flow. Travelers taking contracts here often land on med-surg floors and in operating rooms to meet the area's needs. The metro draws patients from a wide agricultural region across Kern County, which keeps the hospitals' reach broad. The city's neighborhood grids keep daily commutes short, and assignments can extend into nearby Shafter and Wasco. When a shift ends, the Kern River Parkway Trail and the historic Fox Theater are straightforward ways to decompress, with the Sierra foothills close for a longer day off. Housing costs run well below coastal California, which is much of the draw for a Central Valley stretch.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.