Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Healthforce; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment support

Credentialing assistance

Dedicated point-of-contact

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a NICU travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. The start date is 10/26/2026 and the assignment runs for 13 weeks, with nights (12-hour shifts).

Weekly pay is between $2,209 and $2,388, and the role is a travel - temporary assignment within a hospital NICU setting. Responsibilities include delivering coordinated NICU nursing care, monitoring neonates, administering medications and operating NICU equipment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required (state requirements verified during hiring).
• NICU experience preferred; ability to work in a NICU setting.
• Ability to work night shifts and 12-hour rotations.
• Eligibility for travel assignment in the United States.
• Education and certification details to be verified during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for NICU patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
• Monitor and assess neonates, respond to changes in condition, and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications and manage NICU equipment, including ventilators and monitors, with strict adherence to policy and protocol.
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent discretion to optimize patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with families, provide education as appropriate, and ensure continuity of care during shifts.

Skills

NICU experience

Active RN license

Travel-ready

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: 10/26/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,209-$2,388. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3×12). Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Setting: hospital NICU environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,209–$2,388 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Opportunity to provide NICU patient care in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for NICU patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process
• Monitor and assess neonates, respond to changes in condition, and document findings accurately
• Administer medications and manage NICU equipment, including ventilators and monitors, with strict adherence to policy and protocol
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
• Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent discretion to optimize patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively with families, provide education as appropriate, and ensure continuity of care during shifts

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license (state requirements to be verified during hiring)
• NICU experience preferred; ability to work in a NICU setting
• Ability to work night shifts and 12-hour rotations
• Eligibility for travel assignment in the United States
• Education and certification details to be verified during the hiring process

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Ongoing recruitment and credentialing assistance
• Regular assignment-related communication and point-of-contact during the engagement
• Pay processed on a weekly basis per the stated range

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.