Job Description
Excite Health Partners 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 Title : RN - ICU
\n Facility : Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield
\n Shift : Nights, EOW, First to float
\n Start Date : 05 / 01 / 2026
\n Assignment Length : 13.0 weeks
\n Scheduled End : 06 / 04 / 2026
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CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
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Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License \nCurrent BLS certification \nACLS certification \nNIHSS certification \n\n\n
JOB DESCRIPTION
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled ICU Registered Nurse to join our team at Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield on a travel basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 full years of recent ICU experience , with previous travel or acute care experience preferred. This role involves providing exceptional critical care to diverse patient populations during overnight shifts, with the first to float to other units as needed. Candidates must be comfortable adapting to various clinical settings and maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
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Key responsibilities include :
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Delivering comprehensive ICU nursing care for critically ill patients.\nMonitoring and managing complex patient conditions utilizing advanced technology.\nCollaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.\nDocumenting patient care accurately and in accordance with hospital policies.\nEnsuring compliance with all safety and infection control protocols.\n\n\n
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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Minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.\nStrong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.\nAbility to handle high-acuity patients with confidence.\nExcellent communication and teamwork abilities.\nMust be adaptable and able to float to other units as directed.\nPrevious travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers or duos are not eligible.\n\n
Preferred Education & Experience :
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred but not required.\nExperience working in California healthcare facilities.\nProven ability to work efficiently under pressure in critical care environments.\n\n\n
WHAT YOU BRING
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A valid California RN license.\nCurrent BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.\nA minimum of three years’ recent ICU experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in critical care.\nFlexibility to adapt to different hospital units and patient needs.\nCommitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.\nMust have prior travel nursing experience and a track record of professionalism in diverse healthcare settings.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.\n\n\n
BENEFITS & CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
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Competitive weekly pay of $2,520.39 and stipends of $1,442.00 per week.\nGain valuable experience working at a reputable California hospital.\nNetwork with top healthcare professionals across the industry.\nOpportunity to enhance your critical care skills and expand your resume.\nSupportive staffing team dedicated to your success and wellbeing.\n\n\n
To learn more about this exciting ICU RN opportunity, please contact Medical Solutions today at .
Excite Health Partners Job ID #191680. 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 : RN - ICU
About Excite Health Partners
For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.
Benefits
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