Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Bakersfield, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA, US. Start date 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,169–$2,273 per week. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Shift: 12-hour days, 3 per week (total 36 hours weekly). Setting: ICU/critical care travel assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,169–$2,273 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 3 days per week
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Assignment type: Travel – Temporary
- Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed

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.
- Coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.
- Documents and communicates patient status, interventions, and outcomes to the care team to ensure continuity of care.
- Participates in discharge planning and patient/family education as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements
- Works in an ICU/critical care setting with a focus on patient safety and high-acuity care
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in fast-paced environments
- Maintains clear, concise communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team
- Able to work a 12-hour day shift schedule (3 days per week)
- Availability for a 13-week assignment starting 10/26/2026

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Extension opportunities

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to see other openings, apply for additional travel nursing roles at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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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