Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

TLC • Bakersfield, CA

3d • $1,960 - $2,048

About The Position

Launch your next chapter as a Registered Nurse specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) in Bakersfield, California. This travel assignment is designed for skilled NICU professionals who want to shape outcomes for newborns while thriving within a supportive, career-empowering organization. Beginning 03/30/2026 for several weeks, you’ll work with a dedicated team to deliver advanced, high-stakes care to fragile infants. You’ll collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and families to stabilize and protect the youngest patients. While you focus on care, California’s diverse landscapes await on days off or weekends—from sunlit beaches to the Sierra Nevada foothills and vibrant Central Valley communities. The chance to expand your NICU expertise can come with you across the country as you extend your assignments. Bakersfield offers a growing medical community, affordable living, and access to outdoor recreation, parks, and family-friendly activities. The assignment also opens doors to working in other U.S. locations, exposing you to varied hospital cultures, patient populations, and clinical approaches. California’s natural beauty is a bonus, with coastal drives, redwoods, mountains, and wine country within reach for weekend exploration. This setting supports balance, resilience, and professional fulfillment as you advance in the NICU specialty. In this NICU RN role you’ll monitor critical neonates around the clock, manage ventilators and respiratory supports, operate incubators and bedside monitors, administer medications, and participate in rounds to align on care plans. You’ll provide family-centered education and support during stressful times, document care with accuracy, and respond quickly to changes in condition. The assignment offers clear pathways for growth within the NICU, including exposure to Level II/III settings, opportunities to strengthen respiratory support skills, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and pursue NICU-specific certifications that advance your practice. You’ll also benefit from cross-site experiences that broaden your clinical perspective while maintaining consistent standards. Compensation is competitive, with a weekly pay range of $1,960-$2,048. Hours are not guaranteed (guaranteed hours: 0.0), but you’ll have extension opportunities that let you secure future assignments if it’s a fit for you and the facility. Housing assistance or stipends help simplify relocation, and a sign-on bonus may be available depending on the assignment. You’ll receive comprehensive support from a dedicated travel team, including 24/7 assistance while you’re traveling, onboarding, credentialing help, and ongoing clinical resources to keep you confident as you move between care settings. Our organization is committed to empowering nurses through ongoing learning, mentorship, and clear paths for career advancement. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your goals are achievable. If you’re ready to deepen your NICU impact, learn from diverse teams, and grow alongside like-minded professionals who share a passion for newborns and families, apply today. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference while experiencing California’s beauty and the breadth of neonatal care across the country. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to Healthforce's Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. Why Travelers Choose HealthForce Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical neonates around the clock
• Manage ventilators and respiratory supports
• Operate incubators and bedside monitors
• Administer medications
• Participate in rounds to align on care plans
• Provide family-centered education and support during stressful times
• Document care with accuracy
• Respond quickly to changes in condition

Benefits

• Housing assistance or stipends
• Sign-on bonus may be available
• Comprehensive support from a dedicated travel team, including 24/7 assistance while you’re traveling, onboarding, credentialing help, and ongoing clinical resources
• Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral
• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed