Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)

AMN Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking an ICU Travel RN for Adventist Health Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. The assignment starts on 12/7/2026 with available shifts and a pay rate of $2351.00–$2471.00 per week.

The role delivers coordinated nursing care, supervises nursing staff, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety and outcomes. Travel experience and active RN license are required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred for ICU travel assignment.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• ICU/critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers coordinated nursing care per established standards.
• Supervises and directs activities of nursing staff.
• Coordinates care with other disciplines using critical thinking and judgment.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegates and coordinates duties of the healthcare team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Supervisory discretion

Independent judgment

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)

StartDate: 12/7/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2351.00 - $2471.00

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, ICU

Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history

References: 1 Reference in the last 11 months

ICU SCL and Reference within a year

RTO Upon Submission

Facility Location

Surrounded by mountain ranges, wildflowers and the Kern River, Bakersfield is the ideal destination for anyone seeking an abundance of recreational opportunities. Hike the neighboring Sierra Nevada Mountains, enjoy whitewater rafting or kayaking, or explore the vibrant downtown district. Boasting a dynamic musical community, the city is also known as the birthplace of the country music genre known as "Bakersfield sound."

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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