Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a travel temporary assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: October 26, 2026. Assignment duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,153 to $2,191. Shift: 12-hour days (3x12 schedule) totaling about 36 hours per week. Setting: hospital ICU environment requiring coordinated, patient-centered care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,153–$2,191 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour daytime shifts, 36 hours per week
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Location: Bakersfield, California
- Setting: ICU travel assignment in a hospital environment

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for ICU patients or a defined patient group according to established standards of care and nursing process.
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at various levels and coordinate care with other disciplines.
- Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and supervisory discretion in patient management.
- Monitor patient conditions, respond to changes, and document care accurately to support continuity of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and safety.

Requirements
- ICU nursing experience or demonstrated competence in critical care settings.
- Ability to perform 12-hour daytime shifts within a hospital ICU environment.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and attention to patient safety.
- Effective communication and collaboration with diverse healthcare team members.

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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.