Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit; ICU​/Critical Care - in Bakersfie

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,014 to $2,138 per week in Bakersfie
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care

Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Agency:  AMN Healthcare

Pay:  $2,014 to $2,138 per week

Shift Information:  Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

4/13/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU  - Travel - (ICU RN)

Start Date:

4/13/2026
Available

Shifts:

12 N
Pay Rate: $2014.00 - $2138.00

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and

Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN):
Preferred
Acute care facility experience:
Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
Required

Essential Functions:

Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation.
Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.
Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ICU

Experience:

2 years
Licenses: RN-CA

Certifications:

ACLS; BLS
Work History:
Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

ICU SCL and Reference within a year
RTO Upon Submission

Facility Location
Surrounded by mountain ranges, wildflowers and the Kern River, Bakersfield is the ideal destination for anyone seeking an abundance of recreational opportunities. Hike the neighboring Sierra Nevada Mountains, enjoy whitewater rafting or kayaking, or explore the vibrant downtown district. Boasting a dynamic musical community, the city is also known as the birthplace of the country music genre known as the “Bakersfield sound.”

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements
Registered Nurse, ICU

Experience:

2 years
Licenses: RN-CA

Certifications:

ACLS; BLS
Work History:
Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

ICU SCL and Reference within a year
RTO Upon Submission

Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!