Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,100 per week

Fastaff Travel Nursing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Rapid Response Travel

Job summary

A travel nursing agency is seeking an experienced ICU RN to provide critical care in Bakersfield, California. The role requires at least 1-2 years of recent ICU experience, an active RN license, and the Covid-19 vaccine. This position offers 12-hour night shifts, with a pay package based on 48 hours per week. Join a leading provider of travel nursing and enjoy excellent compensation while making a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of recent nursing experience in ICU.
• Active RN license in a US state is required.
• Must be willing to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
• An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help
• Covid‑19 Vaccine Required

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Participate in staff training and maintain infection control standards.
• Supervise support staff and maintain inventory standards.

Skills

1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care

Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states

Covid-19 Vaccine Required

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

Fastaff Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

About this Job

As an ICU RN, you'll provide hands‑on care for critically ill patients. Intensive Care nurses must be able to assess, plan, and implement care strategies for patients who may suffer from a variety of complex health conditions, but all of whom need round‑the‑clock attention.

ICU RN Responsibilities

• You will provide professional nursing services which include, but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care
• You will also participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team
• As a Nurse you may provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient/resident care duties and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs, and narcotics

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care
• Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
• Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specific facility/unit
• An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help
• Covid‑19 Vaccine Required

Travel nursing in Bakersfield, CA

California is one of the most popular destinations for travel nursing. Not only is it host to some of the highest‑paying jobs in the country, it's home to amazing cities, beautiful coasts, stunning mountains, great weather, and of course'great patient ratios. From the mighty Redwoods to the Sunset Strip, there's tons for you to experience during your assignment.

Why become a Fastaff Traveler?

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high‑quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Job ID & Compensation

Fastaff Travel Nursing Job ID #468067. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU RN

About Fastaff Travel Nursing

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high‑quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Equal Opportunity

Fastaff® Travel Nursing is an equal opportunity employer.