Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Registered Nurse – ICU specialty, traveling assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: May 11, 2026 for a 13-week assignment in a home healthcare - hospice setting. 36 hours per week guaranteed, with day shifts consisting of 12-hour periods. Weekly pay ranges from $1,889 to $1,978 per week.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $1,889 per week to $1,978 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts
- Start date: May 11, 2026
- Setting: home healthcare - hospice
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for medically complex patients in a home setting.
- Conduct ongoing assessments, interpret vital signs, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies; monitor for adverse effects and adjust as directed.
- Respond to emergent situations with appropriate stabilization and coordination with the medical team.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and family to implement care plans aligned with palliative and end-of-life goals; educate families as needed.
- Document care, treatments, and patient responses clearly and accurately, adhering to policy and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Availability for day shifts on a 12-hour schedule totaling 36 hours per week.
- Ability to work in a high-acuity home healthcare - hospice setting.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Effective communication with patients, families, and the care team.
- Commitment to thorough documentation and adherence to care plans.
Benefits and Support
- Weekly pay range: $1,889–$1,978 per week
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week contract
- Travel assignment with employer support and coordination
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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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Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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