Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Medical (ICU MEDICAL) Nurse in Bakersfield. This role involves delivering coordinated nursing care to a designated group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. It includes supervising various levels of nursing staff, coordinating with other disciplines, and utilizing critical thinking and professional judgment to ensure patient safety and well-being.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Acute care facility experience.
- Additional Responsibilities: Collects relevant patient data, analyzes assessments, develops care plans, implements interventions, evaluates progress, and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to provide safe, comprehensive care. Participates in discharge planning and delegates duties appropriately.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- End Date: 01/24/2027
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 #1328905. 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 Medical
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