Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - NICU travel assignment in Bakersfield, California, United States. Start date: 06/29/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,999–$2,135 per week. Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (3x12). This travel temporary assignment places you in a NICU environment, providing coordinated neonatal care in a high-acuity setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,999–$2,135 per week
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Hours per week: 36
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Travel assignment in a NICU environment in Bakersfield, CA

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for an individual patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with clinical judgment and critical thinking.
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at multiple levels, ensuring safe, efficient patient care and proper workflow.
- Coordinate care with other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes and support appropriate discharge planning.

Requirements
- Current California RN license (active)
- NICU or neonatal care experience preferred; hospital/practice setting experience in a high-acuity environment is common for this role
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASN/BSN) required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in NICU or related high-acuity neonatal care preferred
- Ability to work daytime, 12-hour shift schedule in a NICU environment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments available
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Referral bonus up to $1,000

Find more opportunities
If this NICU travel opening isn’t a fit, you can explore other nursing opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC at The organization maintains a variety of travel and permanent roles across locations to match your qualifications and preferences.

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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