Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse, ICU – Travel assignment
Bakersfield, California, United States
Start date: 06/08/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,916–$1,992 per week | Guaranteed Hours: 0.0
Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
Setting: Hospital ICU

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,916–$1,992 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 06/08/2026
- Working environment: ICU in a hospital setting

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for an ICU patient population according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Monitor patient conditions, interpret clinical data, administer medications, and manage lines, drains and devices as appropriate for critical care.
- Document care, responses to treatment, and patient progress; respond quickly to changes in patient status with appropriate escalation.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other disciplines.
- Ensure patient and family education, safety, and infection control practices are maintained; apply critical thinking and professional judgment in day-to-day care.

Requirements
- Active RN license in California (or ability to obtain per state requirements)
- ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
- Ability to work nights and 12-hour shifts
- Able to work effectively in a hospital ICU environment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assignment-specific support, including credentialing coordination
- Dedicated clinical support throughout the assignment
- Opportunities for extension to additional assignments

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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.

About Healthforce

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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.