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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Bakersfield this role involves delivering coordinated nursing care for a designated group of patients according to established standards and the nursing process. The position requires supervising and directing nursing staff, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and utilizing critical thinking, professional discretion, and independent judgment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Position: Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Bakersfield
- Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; acute care facility experience preferred; Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor required; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC-Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required.
- Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification
- Schedule: Rotating shift with 8-hour shift time, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Responsibilities include collecting relevant patient health data, analyzing assessment data, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating progress, collaborating with the healthcare team, providing health education, participating in discharge planning, delegation, and performing other related duties.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have current certifications and licensure as listed and be able to perform all essential functions related to clinical patient care and team collaboration.
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 #1328379. 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