Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Embark on a lifechanging journey as an ICU Registered Nurse in Bakersfield California where your clinical expertise translates into tangible outcomes for patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. This is more than a jobits a purposedriven opportunity to elevate critical care build lasting professional relationships and grow within a highcaliber team. Imagine the impact youll make on complex highacuity cases while you contribute to a community that values resilience compassion and excellence. Beyond the hospital walls California awaits with sunlit vistas vibrant culture and outdoor adventures that make every break feel restorativefrom the foothills and canyons to nearby vineyards and coastlines offering a wellbalanced life that feeds both your professional ambition and personal wellbeing.

Location benefits are at the heart of this opportunity. Bakersfield offers a thriving healthcare ecosystem access to diverse patient populations and a communityoriented environment with relatively shorter commutes and affordable living compared with many coastal metros. Youll have the chance to work in a stateoftheart facility that emphasizes evidencebased practice patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration. For those who crave variety there is the potential to travel to other locations within the U.S. on subsequent assignments broadening your clinical repertoire and expanding your professional network. This role blends the best of stable reputable California healthcare with the dynamic everchanging rhythm of travel nursing ensuring you remain challenged supported and engaged.

Role specifics and benefits define a richly rewarding path for an ICU this position youll lead and participate in the care of critically ill patients across a broad spectrum of conditions. Your responsibilities will include accurate hemodynamic assessment ventilator management sedation and analgesia protocols activating and implementing sepsis bundles performing nearcontinuous monitoring and coordinating with physicians respiratory therapists pharmacists and ancillary teams to deliver timely precise interventions. Youll interpret trends respond to sudden physiologic changes perform bedside procedures within your scope and advocate for patient and family education comfort and safety. The role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth within the ICU specialty: pursuing evidencebased practice refining leadership and teaching skills and preparing for potential chargenurse or clinical specialist tracks as units evolve. The contract includes a competitive weekly pay range of 1907 to 2066 a value youll recognize as you deliver exceptional care under complex addition youll receive a signon or completion bonus where applicable housing assistance to ease relocation and flexible extension opportunities should you wish to continue your assignment. The package is designed to support your success on the road with comprehensive benefits and resources that honor your time expertise and personal needs.

A cornerstone of this opportunity is the robust support structure. You are never alone on the road; a dedicated 24/7 support team stands ready to assist you as you travel with the company. From onboarding and credentialing to housing logistics and ontheground adaptations the support network is designed to reduce friction elevate safety and protect your continuity of care. Youll have access to continuous education resume and certification guidance and clinical resources that help you stay current with best practices in critical care. This environment embodies a culture of empowerment where your ideas feedback and professional aspirations are welcomed and acted upon. Youll find a workplace that genuinely values your contribution encouraging proactive career planning mentorship and opportunities to expand your scope within critical care.

Company values emphasize empowerment development and a supportive work climate. The organization commits to advancing your career through structured development opportunities backfilled by teams that celebrate compassionate patient care and teamwork. Expect a culture that fosters open communication recognizes hard work and invests in your longterm professional journey. This is a place where you can grow from bedside expert to mentor educator or clinical leader all while maintaining the balance needed to sustain a vibrant life outside the hospital.

If youre ready to take your ICU nursing expertise to new heights this is your invitation to apply. Begin a contract that challenges you rewards you and surrounds you with people who share your passion for critical care excellence. Bakersfield offers a compelling blend of professional rigor and community warmth with the added allure of travel possibilities that expand your horizons while keeping you rooted in a city that appreciates skilled clinicians. Join a company that prioritizes your development honors your flexibility and stands by you with comprehensive roundtheclock support. Your next chapter in critical care starts hereapply now and be part of a team that values your lifechanging impact and your ongoing growth.

Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date is 01/12/2026 and the assignment runs for several weeks with potential extensions based on unit needs and performance.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs LPNs CNAs and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield Traveler Protection
ShiftShield protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1000 per referral no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.