Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Bakersfield, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: October 26, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shifts: 12-hour day shifts, 3x12 schedule (36 hours per week). Weekly pay: $2,186 to $2,242. Assignment is in an inpatient ICU unit within a hospital setting. Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC. This posting reflects a real, temporary travel opportunity for qualified ICU RNs seeking a mid-length assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,186 – $2,242 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days, 36 hours per week
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: inpatient ICU unit in a hospital
- Location: Bakersfield, California

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for an ICU patient population according to established standards, the nursing process, and care plans.
- Monitor critically ill patients, administer medications, perform procedures, and respond rapidly to clinical changes.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other disciplines.
- Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and supervision to optimize patient outcomes.
- Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely; maintain charting compliance and data integrity.
- Uphold patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives within the ICU.

Requirements
- License requirements: See Job Notes for license requirements.
- Certification requirements: See Job Notes for certification requirements.
- Experience requirements: See Job Notes for experience requirements.
- Education requirements: See Job Notes for education requirements.
- Ability to work in an ICU/hospital setting and adapt to fast-paced, high-acuity care.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing recruiter and travel coordination support
- Resources to assist with travel logistics and scheduling

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings, apply for additional opportunities available at 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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