Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,239–$2,413 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week). Work setting: NICU in an acute care environment delivering coordinated nursing care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,239–$2,413 per week
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Work setting: Neonatal ICU in an acute care environment
- Guaranteed hours: 0

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care to NICU patients following established standards and the nursing process.
- Monitor patient status, interpret changes, administer appropriate interventions, and document results.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other disciplines.
- Communicate with families and care team to ensure clear, compassionate information sharing and plan-of-care updates as needed.
- Maintain patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high standards of infection control and quality improvement.

Requirements
- NICU experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity NICU setting
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and effective communication
- Willingness to travel for a 13-week assignment in Bakersfield
- Eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated on-assignment support
- Nationwide assignments
- Fast credentialing
- Extension opportunities
- Ongoing assignment-specific assistance throughout the contract

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.