Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Cross Country Nurses – Travel Nurse RN ICU Position (Bakersfield, CA)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU — Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located in Bakersfield, California. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating interdisciplinary care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

• Location:
  
  Bakersfield, California
• Start Date:
  
  June 8, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule:
  
  Night shift, 12‑hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel
• Float rotation may be required

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS or BLS‑HS or RQIBLS) certification from an approved vendor per organization policy; AHA‑BLS or ARC‑BLS certification; AHA‑Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or ARC‑Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Acute care facility experience preferred
• Minimum 0 years of experience (new graduates allowed)
• Experience with Impella and Balloon Pump devices required

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . 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:
Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit.