Pediatric | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Bakersfield, CA

Join a dynamic pediatric nursing team in Bakersfield, California, and make a meaningful impact in an acute care pediatric inpatient setting. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for a compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse who enjoys family-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and providing high-quality support to acutely ill children. The Bakersfield, CA 93306 area offers a welcoming community atmosphere, making it a positive place to take on your next travel nursing assignment. If you are looking for California nursing jobs and rewarding pediatric travel nurse opportunities, apply today.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Pediatric inpatient unit / acute care hospital
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; approximately 3 shifts per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,390 - $2,510
• Location: Bakersfield, CA 93306

Job Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Experience caring for acutely ill pediatric patients in an inpatient or acute care setting
• Strong understanding of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Ability to practice in alignment with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the California Nurse Practice Act
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage changing patient conditions and respond appropriately to urgent situations

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and family-centered pediatric nursing care
• Complete thorough assessments, document findings, and report changes in patient condition
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and nursing interventions according to policy and best practices
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals
• Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient status, including activation of emergency protocols when needed
• Support infection control, medication safety, and compliance with unit and regulatory standards
• Contribute to quality improvement, professional practice, and ongoing nursing education

Apply now to join this exciting Pediatric RN travel nursing opportunity in Bakersfield, CA 93306.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.