Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Bakersfield, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: 10/26/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,209-$2,388. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3×12). Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Setting: hospital NICU environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,209–$2,388 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- Opportunity to provide NICU patient care in a hospital setting

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for NICU patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process
- Monitor and assess neonates, respond to changes in condition, and document findings accurately
- Administer medications and manage NICU equipment, including ventilators and monitors, with strict adherence to policy and protocol
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
- Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent discretion to optimize patient outcomes
- Communicate effectively with families, provide education as appropriate, and ensure continuity of care during shifts

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license (state requirements to be verified during hiring)
- NICU experience preferred; ability to work in a NICU setting
- Ability to work night shifts and 12-hour rotations
- Eligibility for travel assignment in the United States
- Education and certification details to be verified during the hiring process

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Ongoing recruitment and credentialing assistance
- Regular assignment-related communication and point-of-contact during the engagement
- Pay processed on a weekly basis per the stated range

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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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