First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Post Partum
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/22/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Requirements
3 years of experience required
RN-CA license required
ACLS required
BLS required
NRP required
- Unit: Postpartum (Mother Baby)
- Location: (BMH) Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
- # beds: 12 L & D and 6 triage beds (overflow area where can potentially have laboring patients--do not deliver in this area--moved to actual L&D bed)
- Ratios: Per ACOG Guidelines (2:1)--1 to 1 when actually delivering
- Certs: BLS & ACLS (MUST BE THROUGH AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Licensure: Current CA RN License
- Are there techs available and if so what are their responsibilities? How many techs are on the unit during the night shift? We have CNAs 1-2 at a time, depending on the department census (1 CNA 12+ patients; 2 CNA 22+patients). We also have Unit secretaries, lactation support, and charge nurses who do not take patients unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, the nurses do not do hearing screens or birth certificates, as we have aids and clerks for that as well.
- Are there high acuity patients on the unit? Rarely. Stage 3 PPH are transferred back to L&D or ratio is reduced, depending on staffing; Pre-eclamptic patients on mag are kept in L&D. Low risk antepartum patients only in the department. We do biliblankets in the department, but no other phototherapy, high acuity infants are transferred to NICU. (we do our own NAS screening and late preterm monitoring, but transfer to NICU if symptoms develop)
- Do they have a secretary at the desk that answers call lights or do nurses carry phones (what is their form of communication)? BOTH. WE have unit secretaries who help answer phones, however it's everyone's responsibility to help answer call lights and phones, as we are a large PP unit. ALL staff also carry their own hospital provided phone.
- How many shift of orientation is available on the unit? 3 shifts orientation
Job ID: 957459
About First Connect Health
At
First Connect Health, we take pride in being a
Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to
excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the
rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
