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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Bakersfield. This role involves delivering specialized nursing care to neonatal patients in a fast-paced, acute care environment. The position requires supervising and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of fragile infants.
Job Details
Schedule: 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/10/2027.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, and STABLE certification. No minimum years of experience required.
Essential Functions: Collects relevant data on neonatal patients, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements care plans, coordinates multidisciplinary care, evaluates progress, and participates in discharge planning. Provides educational support to families and team members, delegates tasks appropriately, and performs other related duties.
Additional Information: Experience with EPIC electronic health record system is required. This position involves working in a critical care setting focused on neonatal patients.
Benefits
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 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal 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.
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Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93399, US
Who can apply
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