Travel Medical ICU RN - $2,540 per week

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
The healthcare provider is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a facility located in California. The role involves delivering coordinated nursing care to critically ill patients, supervising nursing staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care. This position requires a commitment to professional standards and patient safety, with an emphasis on critical thinking and clinical excellence.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: California
• Schedule: Rotating shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Duration: Start date October 26, 2026, end date January 24, 2027
• Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Acute care facility experience preferred; 0 years minimum experience required
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification
• Essential Functions: Collects relevant patient data, analyzes assessments, develops and implements care plans, evaluates progress, collaborates with healthcare teams, provides patient education, participates in discharge planning, delegates duties, and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Certified clinical skills required: EPIC experience, Impella and Balloon Pump experience.
• Additional Information: All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Submission: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.

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