Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,624 to $2,759 per week in Bakersfield, CA
AMN Healthcare
Bakersfield, CAEstimated Pay
Start: 8/3/2026
Shift: Days - 3 x 12 hours
Duration: 8 Weeks
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Bakersfield, CA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $2,624 to $2,759 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 8 Weeks Start Date: 8/3/2026
About the Position
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)
StartDate: 8/3/2026
Available Shifts: 12 D
Pay Rate: $2624.00 - $2759.00
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
RN-CA(Copy needed)
Certifications: ACLS(Copy needed); BLS(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 24 months
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 RN-CA(Copy needed) Certifications: ACLS(Copy needed); BLS(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 24 months
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!
AMN Healthcare's Benefits
General
- Guaranteed Hours
- JCAHO Certified
- 3 Words to Describe your Competitive Advantage: "Job and Financial Security"
Insurance Benefits
- Health Insurance Provided
- First-Day Health Insurance
- Coverage Between Assignments
Financial Benefits
- Licensing Reimbursement
- CEU Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Payment Options
- Pay for Physical Exams
- Pay for Drug Testing
Housing & Travel Benefits
- Housing Provided
- Housing Stipend
- Flexible Housing or Furniture Options
- Rental Car or Stipend
- Cover Travel Expenses to the Assignment