Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,940 per week

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: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position located in Bakersfield, California. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating interdisciplinary care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS or BLS-HS or RQIBLS) certification from an approved vendor per organization policy; AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification; AHA-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC-Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification; Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Acute care facility experience preferred; Candidates must have at least 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Impella and Balloon Pump devices.
• Additional Information: Impella and Balloon Pump experience required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Start Date: June 8, 2026

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 #1264504. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus