Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,008 per week

GQR Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,864 - 50,186; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Insurance

Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance

License reimbursement

Discounts with hotels and rental cars

Dedicated recruiter

Referral bonus up to $700

Job summary

A leading travel nursing agency is seeking a travel RN for the ICU in Bakersfield, California. The position requires valid RN licensure and experience in an ICU environment, working 12-hour night shifts. Duration is 2 weeks with a pay range of $1008 – $1103 based on hours worked. Benefits include Day 1 insurance and various travel perks. Ideal candidates will excel in patient care and adapt well to fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required for practice in California.
• Experience in an ICU environment is a must.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in the ICU.
• Monitor vital signs and administer medications as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for optimal patient care.

Skills

ICU experience

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Valid RN license

Job description

Job Summary

GQR Healthcare 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: ASAP
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Contract Details

• Contract – W2 ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job
• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Start Date: February 16, 2026
• Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Facility: Short Term Acute Care
• Estimated Pay: $1008 – $1103
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Specialty: ICU
• Shift: Night
• Shift Details: Night (null)
  (Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and are subject to change during an assignment.)
• Job Type: Travel

Benefits

• Day 1 Insurance
• Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance
• License reimbursement for new licenses needed for each assignment
• Discounts with hotels and rental cars
• A dedicated recruiter and support team that will help you every step of the way to ensure you start on time and have an exceptional experience
• Referral bonus up to $700

About the Company

Finding the right role is about more than just matching skills to a job—it’s about aligning with your goals, values, and the way you want to work.

As an award‑winning talent partner, we support healthcare professionals through every step of that process, offering meaningful opportunities, clear guidance, and long‑term partnership. From our first conversation to your first day on the job (and beyond!), we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

GQR Job ID #771038. 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: Registered Nurse (RN)

About GQR Healthcare

GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market.

In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality.

Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.