Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,944 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of all credentialing fees

Private housing or housing allowance

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,000

On-staff clinical support team

Access to nationwide travel assignments

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A staffing agency for healthcare professionals is seeking a travel nurse RN for the ICU in Bakersfield, California. The ideal candidate requires an active RN license, degree from an accredited nursing program, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Responsibilities include providing patient care, managing life support equipment, and administering medication. This position offers various benefits, including weekly pay, medical coverage, and housing options, making it a valuable opportunity for qualified nurses.

Qualifications

• Active RN License required.
• Must have a Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS & ACLS Certification needed.
• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care ICU setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education to families.
• Ensure proper functioning of life support equipment.
• Observe and report vital signs.
• Administer medications and treatments as needed.
• Perform emergency nursing procedures and CPR.

Skills

Active RN License

BLS & ACLS Certification

Experience in Acute Care ICU

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing assignment in Bakersfield, California.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• BLS & ACLS Certification
• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care ICU setting
• Other requirements to be determined by the client facility

Duties & Responsibilities

ICU/Critical Care Nurse (RN) possesses the skills needed to manage the care of adult patients experiencing life‑threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high‑intensity therapies, and interventions.

• Provide patient care as well as education and support to the patient’s family.
• Ensure proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
• Observe the patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration for signs of distress.
• Administer medication, IVs, and insert catheters as needed.
• Meticulous documentation of medication administration.
• Assist in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in the patient’s physical condition.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,000 (starting at $500)
• On‑staff clinical support team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ mobile app – 24/7 real‑time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Tax‑free per diems, housing stipends, and travel reimbursements
• Employee assistance programs

About the Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission‑certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us for your very own MedPro Experience®.

If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, or veteran status.