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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- Work in a 20-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital setting
- Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity
- Common diagnoses include neuro conditions, radical cancer surgeries, DaVinci and abdominal cases, urology cases, CVA, TPA administration, respiratory failure, sepsis, and oncology patients
- Minimal to no pediatric patients and limited vascular surgery cases
- True cardiac intervention cases are transferred to another facility
- Uses Cerner EMR
- Night shift schedule with every other weekend required
- 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
- First to float among staff, with floating to ER, Tele, or Med Surg units, including a sister facility
- Vents managed by Respiratory Therapy with nurse troubleshooting responsibilities
- RT and Pharmacy available 24/7 in unit
- PICC/Midline IV team available
- Charge Nurse or Nurse Shift Manager present each shift
- On-call may be required if staffing is reduced
- Shift times are 7a or 7p
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
- Minimum 2 years of night shift ICU experience required
- Driver's license copy required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill ICU patients across a variety of diagnoses and surgical cases
- Collaborate with in-house intensivist support transitioning to 24/7 coverage
- Floor-specific orientation includes a minimum of 2 shifts plus 1 additional shift for Cerner training
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Holiday coverage required for one major and two minor holidays during the Christmas season
- Rare instances may require working across both hospital campuses, though not typically mid-shift
- First-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-781618. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.