Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Bakersfield, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) travel assignment in Bakersfield, California, United States. Start date: 10/26/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,108–$2,265 per week. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12 nights). Work setting: hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,108–$2,265 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Travel assignment in a hospital setting, Bakersfield, CA

Responsibilities
- Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.
- Documents assessments, plans, interventions, and patient responses; updates care plans as needed and communicates changes to the care team.
- Monitors patient status, implements prescribed therapies, and escalates concerns to the appropriate provider in a timely manner.
- Participates in discharge planning and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient transitions of care.

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license to practice in California (or eligible to obtain CA license)
- ICU/critical care nursing experience
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Ability to work in a hospital ICU environment and to perform duties during 12-hour night shifts

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and compliance assistance
- Scheduling coordination and on-assignment support
- Extension opportunities based on performance and project needs

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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.
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