NICU RN in Bakersfield, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,335/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.86
- Weekly
- $2,335
- Yearly (full-time)
- $121,420
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.86/hour — 4% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,154 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 64 of them in Bakersfield.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.41/hour across 363 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel nursing contract in Bakersfield, California, providing coordinated nursing care for an assigned patient or group of patients during day shifts. You will apply the nursing process, follow established standards of care, and use critical thinking and independent judgment to support safe, organized care delivery. This assignment also includes supervising and directing assigned nursing staff while coordinating care with other disciplines. With a daytime schedule and a sunny Central Valley setting, this role offers a focused professional assignment with time to enjoy the area after work.
Weather
Bakersfield typically offers mild to warm daytime conditions around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine and generally dry weather. Evenings are often cooler, making a light layer useful for outdoor plans.
Fun Things To Do
• Downtown Bakersfield: Explore local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues in the city center.
• Kern County Museum: Visit historic buildings and exhibits highlighting the region’s heritage.
• Day Trip – Sequoia National Park: Spend a day among giant sequoias, mountain scenery, and hiking trails.
• Day Trip – Los Padres National Forest: Enjoy scenic drives, outdoor recreation, and peaceful mountain landscapes.
• California Area Living Museum: See native wildlife and learn about the Central Valley’s natural environment.
Job Specifics
City and State: Bakersfield, California
Shift: Days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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