Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,692 per week

Pulse Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to deliver coordinated nursing care to patients in a dynamic healthcare environment. The role involves applying established standards of care and the nursing process while supervising nursing staff and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will provide patient care based on thorough assessment, diagnosis, and care planning. The position requires effective communication and critical thinking to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a safe and healing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze relevant data about patient health to inform care delivery.
• Develop and implement patient care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Supervise and direct nursing staff, delegating tasks as necessary.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Provide comprehensive health information and education to patients and their families.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care plans as needed.
• Participate in creating a safe, humane, and caring environment for all patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring nursing staff and offering learning opportunities for team members and patients.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Previous acute care facility experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.
  • AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certification is required.
  • S.T.A.B.L.E Certification (STABLE) is required.

Organizational Requirements

The organization is committed to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. As such, all associates are required to receive all mandated vaccinations as a condition of employment, with medical and religious exemptions applying in certain cases. Participation in E-Verify is also required.

Pulse Healthcare Services Job ID #38735446. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:NICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Pulse Healthcare Services

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement