NICU

NICU RN — Bakersfield, CA | 13-Week Contract

This travel RN position is in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit serving a high-acuity newborn population. The role involves coordinating and delivering individualized nursing care to neonates, supervising nursing staff across experience levels, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, family-centered care.

Shift & Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 36 hours per week (36-hour shifts only)
• Guaranteed 36 hours

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start date: December 7, 2026
• Location: Bakersfield, CA

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and develop care plans for neonatal patients
• Implement and evaluate interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Provide education and support to patients' families
• Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care
• Delegate and coordinate duties among the nursing team

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active RN license (California or compact)
• BLS (AHA-approved)
• NRP (AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
• BSN preferred
• Proficiency with electronic health records required

Bakersfield offers an affordable cost of living, excellent weather, and easy access to Yosemite, Sequoia National Parks, and the California coast — an appealing home base for your assignment.