Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

TLC Healthforce • Bakersfield, CA

4h

About The Position

Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery in Bakersfield, California, and join a dedicated team where every delivery is a moment to value, protect, and celebrate life. This professional travel assignment begins on 02/16/2026 and offers an immersive, high-impact experience in one of California’s fast-growing healthcare communities. As you bring expertise to clamp, monitor, and nurture families through labor, you’ll also gain exposure to a broader network of maternity care across multiple settings, expanding your reach while staying rooted in the dynamic Central Valley. Imagine the confidence you’ll build guiding expectant families through milestones, supported by a program that values your skill, resilience, and compassionate care. Beyond Bakersfield, the opportunity to travel to additional U.S. locations can further broaden your professional horizons, enriching your practice with diverse patient populations and clinical challenges. Location Benefits Bakersfield sits at the heart of California’s agricultural corridor, offering a welcoming, family-oriented environment with a strong sense of community. The city blends rich local culture with modern amenities, from farmers’ markets and vibrant dining scenes to performing arts and outdoor recreation. Bakersfield’s year-round schedule includes easy access to nearby national parks, winding river trails, and hillside vistas, making it possible to balance demanding shifts with restorative downtime. The cost of living remains more approachable than many coastal hubs, facilitating comfortable housing options and steady savings as you advance your career. Working here means joining a network of healthcare facilities known for teamwork, patient-centered care, and continual learning, while still boasting the flexibility and variety that come with travel assignments. For those who prefer to explore, the program also offers opportunities to rotate through other locations across the U.S., gaining exposure to different birth settings, patient populations, and practice standards that sharpen your clinical judgment and leadership abilities. Role Specifics and Benefits - Core responsibilities: Provide full-spectrum labor and delivery nursing care, including admission assessments, continuous fetal monitoring, and labor progress documentation; support vaginal births and cesarean deliveries; assist obstetricians and neonatal teams during active labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period; manage pain relief options and maternal comfort; perform neonatal resuscitation support as needed; deliver education to new parents on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery; uphold high standards of infection control, patient safety, and evidence-based practice; collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate timely interventions and smooth postpartum transitions. - Growth and specialization: You’ll have access to ongoing perinatal education, leadership development, and opportunities to advance within the L&D specialty, including involvement in quality improvement initiatives, family-centered care projects, and mentorship programs designed to elevate clinical excellence and career trajectory. - Competitive benefits: In addition to a competitive weekly pay range of $2,470–$2,540, eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus, completion bonus, or other incentive programs. Housing assistance is available, with stipend options or company-provided housing to reduce out-of-pocket costs during the assignment. Extension opportunities allow you to lengthen your placement based on performance and facility needs, providing continuity and stability while you grow in role. - Comprehensive support: A dedicated 24/7 support team accompanies you as you travel with the company, offering staffing guidance, crisis support, scheduling flexibility, and rapid problem resolution so you can focus on delivering outstanding care. The program also supplies resources for credentialing, travel logistics, and access to clinical references and continuing education to keep your practice current. - Work-life integration: Flexible scheduling options, supportive colleagues, and a culture that prioritizes well-being help you sustain peak performance during demanding shifts. You’ll have the chance to experience a variety of birth settings within Bakersfield and beyond, broadening your clinical perspective while maintaining consistent support and safety standards. Company Values Our organization is built on empowering clinicians, fostering a respectful, collaborative culture, and driving advances in maternal-newborn care. We believe in recognizing talent, investing in ongoing professional development, and providing a nurturing environment where nurses can lead, teach, and learn. By promoting mentorship, peer support, and structured advancement pathways, we aim to elevate each nurse’s confidence and clinical impact while maintaining a patient-first ethos grounded in compassion and integrity. Call to Action If you’re a dedicated L&D RN who thrives in fast-paced, compassionate settings and you’re ready to expand your expertise across diverse birth environments, this is your moment. Apply now to join a team that values your contribution, champions professional growth, and stands beside you every step of the way as you advance in labor and delivery excellence. Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Healthforce's Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum labor and delivery nursing care, including admission assessments, continuous fetal monitoring, and labor progress documentation
• Support vaginal births and cesarean deliveries
• Assist obstetricians and neonatal teams during active labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period
• Manage pain relief options and maternal comfort
• Perform neonatal resuscitation support as needed
• Deliver education to new parents on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery
• Uphold high standards of infection control, patient safety, and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate timely interventions and smooth postpartum transitions

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay range of $2,470–$2,540
• Sign-on bonus
• Completion bonus
• Other incentive programs
• Housing assistance is available, with stipend options or company-provided housing
• Extension opportunities
• Dedicated 24/7 support team
• Staffing guidance
• Crisis support
• Scheduling flexibility
• Rapid problem resolution
• Resources for credentialing, travel logistics, and access to clinical references and continuing education
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive colleagues
• Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed