Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a NICU position requiring EPIC experience, NRP/S.T.A.B.L.E. certification, and a CA RN license.

• Work in the Neonatal ICU
• Night shift schedule with 36 or 48-hour options
• EPIC experience required

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS certification required
• AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certification required
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required
• BSN preferred
• Acute care facility experience preferred
• Minimum two years of specialty experience, three years preferred for high-acuity units
• Recent experience in the specialty within the last three months required

• Deliver coordinated nursing care to assigned NICU patients according to established standards and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct nursing staff while coordinating care with other disciplines
• Collect and analyze patient data to determine diagnoses and care plans
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective care
• Provide patient and family education and participate in discharge planning
• Delegate and coordinate duties among healthcare team members
• Holiday RTO will not be approved
• Candidates with more than 5 days of RTO will be automatically declined
• Candidates with a prior license disciplinary action will not be considered
• Local candidates accepted with no radius rule, as local rates match travel rates
• Traveler can only be placed at one hospital within the health system at a time

American Traveler Job  #P-764543. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.