ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Bakersfield, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,094/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.17
- Weekly
- $2,094
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,888
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.17/hour — 14% 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
Take your nursing experience on the road with a 13-week travel contract in Bakersfield, California. Working night shifts, you will deliver coordinated nursing care for an assigned patient or group of patients, follow established standards of care and the nursing process, and use critical thinking and independent judgment throughout each shift. You will also supervise and direct assigned nursing staff while coordinating care with other disciplines. This assignment offers the opportunity to make the night shift your specialty while exploring a new corner of California.
Weather
Bakersfield typically offers plenty of sunshine, warm and dry daytime conditions, and cooler evenings that make it comfortable to unwind after a night shift.
Fun Things To Do
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Local History: Explore the exhibits and historic buildings at the Kern County Museum.
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Art and Culture: Visit the Bakersfield Museum of Art for rotating exhibitions and regional artwork.
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Wildlife: Spend a relaxing day at the California Area Living Museum, featuring native plants and animals.
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Day Trip: Head to Sequoia National Forest for hiking, scenic drives, and towering trees.
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Day Trip: Discover mountain scenery, trails, and outdoor recreation in Los Padres National Forest.
Job Specifics
City and State: Bakersfield, California
Shift: Nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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