ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Bakersfield, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,565/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.25
- Weekly
- $2,565
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,380
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $71.25/hour — 6% above 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
- 2,374 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 74 of them in Bakersfield.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.39/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel ICU nursing assignment in Bakersfield offers 13 weeks of 12-hour night shifts supporting patients with complex neuro, oncology, surgical, respiratory, sepsis, CVA, and glycemic-control needs. Nurses work with Cerner and may care for patients requiring ventilator support, TPA, or rotaprone therapy. The assignment includes work across two campuses, with occasional floating to the ER, telemetry, or medical-surgical units. Night-shift nurses should have at least two years of experience at both campuses. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
Weather:
Bakersfield typically offers mild, sunny days and cool evenings around this time of year, making it comfortable to explore the area between shifts. Pack light layers for changing temperatures from day to night.
Fun Things To Do:
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Arts and Culture: Catch a performance or explore events at the historic Fox Theater.
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Local History: Visit the Kern County Museum to learn about the region’s past.
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Outdoor Day Trip: Hike among giant sequoias and mountain scenery in Sequoia National Park.
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Wildlife Day Trip: Spend a day exploring the trails and natural exhibits at the California Area Living Museum.
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Music and Dining: Enjoy live country music and a meal at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Bakersfield, California
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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