Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Bakersfield, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Start date November 16, 2026 for a 13-week engagement in a hospital setting. This 3x12-day shift schedule provides days on a 12-hour cycle, totaling 36 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $2,355 to $2,500.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,355–$2,500 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based NICU travel assignment
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for NICU patients according to established standards and the nursing process.
- Monitor infants’ vital signs, growth, and nutrition; identify and respond to changes in clinical status.
- Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered; manage equipment and technologies used in NICU care.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate with other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams; participate in rounds and update care plans accordingly.
- Document accurately and timely; ensure adherence to policy, safety, and family-centered care principles.

Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- NICU experience (neonatal intensive care unit) preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts on a 36-hour per week schedule
- Willingness to commit to a 13-week travel assignment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the duration
- Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Travel logistics and scheduling assistance

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a fit, explore other travel RN openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC 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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