Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse

Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Bakersfield, CAThis 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 Adventist Health Bakersfield. This role pays $2,784 per week and follows a Evenings 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.Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits.Job DetailsFacility: Adventist Health BakersfieldLocation: Bakersfield, CA 93301Contract Length: 13 WeeksShift: Evenings (3x12)EMR System: EpicResponsibilitiesMonitor and interpret maternal and fetal status, including electronic fetal monitoring, escalating concerns promptlySupport patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recoveryAdminister medications and manage IV therapy, including oxytocin titration as ordered and per facility protocolProvide immediate newborn care and support neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelinesTravel 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.BenefitsDay One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)Relocation and Travel ReimbursementDedicated team to help with state licensing & renewalsWeekly Direct Deposit$1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your ReferralLicensing in CaliforniaSingle-state license required. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the California Licensing Center ?Explore Bakersfield, CABakersfield, 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.Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold StandardAt 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.