Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,003 per weekAmerican Traveler • Bakersfield, CA, United States

Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $3,003 per week

American Traveler • Bakersfield, CA, United States

12 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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 : 01 / 05 / 2026
Duration : 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift : 12 hours, nights
Employment Type : Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a current CA license and strong critical care skills for night shifts.

Responsibilities

Work in the ICU and ICU-CV Recovery units within an acute care hospital setting

24-bed ICU (expandable to 32 beds) with patient ratios of 1 : 1 or 1 : 2

Care for patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, AMI, ARDS, GI bleed, CABG, TAVR, Impella, vascular surgeries, neuro surgeries, and CVAs

Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend or four weekend shifts per four week schedule required

Must be willing to float first to any MedSurg / Tele units (4E, 4W, 5E, 5W, 6E)

Uses Cerner EMR and Spacelabs telemetry monitoring equipment; nurses are responsible for their own telemetry strip interpretation

Intensivist on unit from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on call after hours

Responsibilities include participation in multidisciplinary rounds and reading / interpreting telemetry strips

Orientation includes two unit shifts plus floating orientation to East and West towers

Scrub color is navy blue, including jackets and undershirts in navy, white, or black

24 / 7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy available; dedicated pharmacist on unit weekdays and weekends

Nurses must comply with CA break requirements (one 30-min clock-out break and three 15-min breaks per shift)

Charge nurse rarely takes patients and assists with rapid responses; no nurse aides or IV team present

Holiday coverage expectations as scheduled by unit

Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

Requirements

Active CA RN license required at time of consideration

Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience required

Certifications required : BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (no pending certifications accepted)

Must pass basic and advanced EKG interpretation tests during orientation

Experience with all cardiac and vasoactive drips, conscious sedation, and neuro cases preferred

Must provide two professional references, including one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years

Copy of driver's license required for consideration

No first-time travelers will be considered

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-644331. 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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