Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit position in an acute care setting providing care to critically ill patients, including those with neurological conditions, respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, oncology diagnoses, and complex postoperative needs. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams and the ability to manage ventilated patients, critically ill adults, and a varied intensive care patient population.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an intensive care setting.
- Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend is required.
- Additional Information: Patient assignments typically maintain ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. The role includes caring for patients with neurological conditions, complex cancer surgeries, abdominal and urology procedures, cerebrovascular accidents, tissue plasminogen activator cases, respiratory failure, sepsis, vascular surgery, oncology diagnoses, and glycemic control needs. Nurses may care for ventilated patients, troubleshoot equipment while respiratory therapy manages ventilation, work across both campuses, and participate in unit orientation lasting at least two shifts plus an additional shift for the electronic charting system. Navy blue scrubs are required.
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 #1344473. 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus