Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
Bakersfield, CA
Staffing partner
RN
Posted Jun 18
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- L&D
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts May 26, 2026 · Travel
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Staffing partner
- Healthforce
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Pay
About this role
Overview Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D) needed for a travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. This is a travel - temporary assignment in an acute-care setting with a 3x12-hour day shift. Start date is May 26, 2026, for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,446 to $2,576. This role involves delivering coordinated nursing care to a patient or assigned group, supervising nursing staff, and collaborating with other disciplines to support patient outcomes.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,446 – $2,576 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: May 26, 2026
Read the full posting
- Travel assignment in an L&D-involved, inpatient setting
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group according to established standards of care and the nursing process
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff
- Coordinate care with other disciplines to support safe, effective patient outcomes
- Apply critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment in daily care
- Maintain accurate documentation of care, patient status, and outcomes
- Promote patient safety and quality of care in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
Requirements
- Active California RN license (or eligible for licensure by endorsement)
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 3x12 schedule (36 hours per week)
- Demonstrated clinical competence in labor and delivery and ability to supervise staff
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to coordinate care across disciplines
- Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and adapt to an acute-care setting
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
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Pay disclaimer
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. GMIzxD55Wv
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Requirements
- Active California RN license (or eligible for licensure by endorsement)
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 3x12 schedule (36 hours per week)
- Demonstrated clinical competence in labor and delivery and ability to supervise staff
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to coordinate care across disciplines
- Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and adapt to an acute-care setting
Place
- City
- Bakersfield, CA
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Local household income
- $80,540/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Bakersfield area index 100.9, where 100 is the national average.
Bakersfield sits in California's Central Valley, offering a down-to-earth rhythm distinct from coastal-city bustle. Out-of-state RNs find broad healthcare demand, quick highway access throughout Kern County, and a music and agriculture heritage. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada provides weekend escapes to mountains and national parks.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Healthforce is a travel nursing staffing agency based in Rochester, NY, that places registered nurses in temporary clinical assignments across multiple states. Assignments have been listed in locations such as Utica, NY and Salida, CO, indicating a multi-state operational footprint.…
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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
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