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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Bakersfield, California. This role involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients in the ICU, adhering to established standards and utilizing the nursing process. The position offers the opportunity to work nights in a 254-bed acute care hospital, collaborating with healthcare professionals to promote health and safety.
Job Details
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an authorized provider; 0 years of experience required.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Delivers care for ICU patients, including monitoring and assessment using electronic fetal heart monitoring systems. Participates in discharge planning and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Performs duties as assigned, including patient education and delegation of tasks to healthcare team members.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93301, US
Who can apply
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