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Labor & Delivery
Bakersfield, CA
Labor & Delivery Nurse – 13-Week Contract
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver coordinated care in a Labor & Delivery setting. You will supervise and direct nursing staff, collaborate across disciplines, and provide compassionate care to mothers and newborns during one of life's most significant moments.
Shift & Schedule
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (night shift)
- 36 or 48-hour work weeks
- Floating to affiliated facilities as needed
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and analyze patient health data; develop and implement individualized care plans
- Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned nursing staff
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and care team members
- Monitor maternal and fetal well-being; respond to clinical changes
- Provide patient and family education throughout labor and delivery
- Participate in discharge planning and postpartum care coordination
- Delegate appropriately and ensure safe, compassionate care environments
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure (state of practice)
- Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification
- Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification
- AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Additional Information
- Vaccinations required as a condition of employment
- E-Verify participant
Start Date: December 7, 2026