Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,902 per week

American Traveler 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a day shift travel contract in California, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience and active CA RN licensure.

Details

• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) inpatient hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 36-48 hours per week

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association) required
• Current PALS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Recent experience in ICU within the last 3 months required
• Two supervisor references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years
• Specialty-specific skills checklist completed within the past year required
• Candidates must have a clean, unrestricted license with no prior disciplinary actions

Additional Information

• RTO is capped at 5 days for this assignment
• Date of birth and Social Security Number are required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-697966. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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