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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield for RNs

Find Top RN Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in and around Bakersfield, California. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Bakersfield area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Bakersfield’s ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

An ICU travel nurse salary in the Bakersfield area is excellent.
As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Intensive Care Unit travel nurse working in Bakersfield and surrounding areas earned about $2,234 weekly. Today you can find ICU jobs with a salary range between $1,900 to $2,970 per week. The Bakersfield ICU travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Bakersfield proper like Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Adventist Health Bakersfield with more facilities in nearby areas like Taft, Delano and Lake Isabella to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ICU travel jobs in Bakersfield. The earliest start date in Bakersfield is May 12, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,153 per week. The latest start date for an ICU job in Bakersfield is May 27, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,743 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in Bakersfield including 13 weeks.

Bakersfield is a great location for ICU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Intensive Care Unit Jobs in or near Bakersfield

We have 3 Intensive Care Unit jobs in Bakersfield, CA and 26 Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in California, and 380 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,695 to $2,970
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,489 to $2,743
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,484
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Tehachapi, California – 93561
    Distance from Bakersfield: 36 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,954 to $2,153
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
    Distance from Bakersfield: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,784 to $3,068
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
    Distance from Bakersfield: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,784 to $3,068
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
    Distance from Bakersfield: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,784 to $3,068
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
    Distance from Bakersfield: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,722 to $3,000
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Inglewood, California – 90301
    Distance from Bakersfield: 105 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 8
$2,135 to $2,352
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Inglewood, California – 90301
    Distance from Bakersfield: 105 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,135 to $2,352
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Inglewood, California – 90301
    Distance from Bakersfield: 105 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,135 to $2,352
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Long Beach, California – 90813
    Distance from Bakersfield: 121 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,217 to $2,443
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Long Beach, California – 90813
    Distance from Bakersfield: 121 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,217 to $2,443
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Loma Linda, California – 92354
    Distance from Bakersfield: 135 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,185 to $2,408
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from Bakersfield: 173 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 14
$2,237 to $2,466
Weekly Pay*
The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. 1. Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record. 2. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. 3. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care. 4. Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care. 5. Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning. 6. Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching. 7. Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures. 8. Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care. 9. Maintains professional standards by participating in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc. 10. Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient. 11. Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work. 12. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies. 13. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors. 14. Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities. 15. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit. 16. Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned. 17. Actively participate in achieving departmental goals. 18. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sonora, California – 95370
    Distance from Bakersfield: 196 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,979 to $2,181
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for both medical and post-surgical patients having experienced shock, trauma, or other life-threatening conditions. This unit supports a mix of medical and surgical intensive patients. Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Indio, California – 92201
    Distance from Bakersfield: 196 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,489 to $2,742
Weekly Pay*
Age Groups of Patients: Adult and Geriatric Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Acute respiratory failure, Septic Shock, Cardiogenic Shock, Multi-organ failure, STEMI, acute on chronic renal failure, altered mental status, DKA # of Beds: 16 Nurse to Patient Ratio: typically, 1:2 Charting: Cerner Millenium Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: Yes, typicall 1 per week 2x per month Special Procedures: Arterial line insertion, bronchoscopy, intubation, central line insertion, chest tube insertion Notes: Common Equipment: Alaria pumps, Nihon Koden monitoring, lift equipment, Arctic Sun (TTM), Rotoprone beds Titrate Vasoactive Drips – norepinephrine, epinephrine, Dopamine, phenylephrine, Dobutamine
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • National City, California – 91950
    Distance from Bakersfield: 216 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,171 to $2,392
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
    Distance from Bakersfield: 224 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,194 to $2,417
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare formed in 2015 when ValleyCare Health System became part of Stanford Health Care. Now, we combine the expertise of local physicians with the innovative strength of Stanford Health Care. This provides the community an ideal collaboration between community medicine and leading-edge specialty care. Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare continues the mission to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
    Distance from Bakersfield: 224 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,194 to $2,417
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare formed in 2015 when ValleyCare Health System became part of Stanford Health Care. Now, we combine the expertise of local physicians with the innovative strength of Stanford Health Care. This provides the community an ideal collaboration between community medicine and leading-edge specialty care. Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare continues the mission to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lodi, California – 95240
    Distance from Bakersfield: 228 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,227 to $2,912
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Vallejo, California – 94589
    Distance from Bakersfield: 260 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,884 to $3,179
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Sacramento, California – 95819
    Distance from Bakersfield: 260 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,157 to $2,377
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Bakersfield: 273 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,857 to $2,047
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Located in Lake Havasu City Joint Commission Accredited 171 beds Community hospital and regional referral center Certified Chest Pain Center Level Trauma 3 Havasu, AZ Outdoor recreation central Beautiful mountain ranges paired with serene lake scenery Close to major cities such as: Las Vegas- 2.5 hours drive Phoenix- 3.25 hours drive Grand Canyon National Park- 3.5 hours Los Angeles or San Diego, CA- 5 hours
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Statistics on ICU RN Jobs in Bakersfield, California

Here are some helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Bakersfield. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the Bakersfield and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Bakersfield and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel ICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Bakersfield, CA

What are the top paying Intensive Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Bakersfield?

What types of shifts are most common for ICU travel jobs in Bakersfield?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Bakersfield and surrounding areas.

How many Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Bakersfield?

There are currently 3 Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Bakersfield. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Bakersfield and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $2,174 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Bakersfield and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $2,312 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Intensive Care Unit staff in or near Bakersfield?

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield (1.4 miles from Bakersfield)
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield in Bakersfield (0.7 miles from Bakersfield)

How much does an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Bakersfield?

An Intensive Care Unit nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $2,302 per week.

What is the most common contract for Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in Bakersfield?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Intensive Care Unit job in Bakersfield is 13.

Locating Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield

In Bakersfield, facilities like Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Adventist Health Bakersfield, all offer ICU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Kern (zip code 93305), East Bakersfield (zip code 93305) and Kayandee (zip code 93307) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Bakersfield’s ICU job opportunities are Taft (29.4 miles), Delano (30.2 miles) and Lake Isabella (35 miles). These are near to zip codes: 93301 (1.4 miles).

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Bakersfield Hospitals With ICU Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have ICU nurses in Bakersfield. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling ICU nurse position in or nearby Bakersfield.

Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 10, 7, 4, 25, 11, 8, and 26
Departments
Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93384), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, 18, and 28
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93384), Kern City (93309)
Delano Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 8
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum
Address
1401 Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
Nearby Neighborhoods
Delano Mobile Home Park (93216), Cypress Gardens Mobile Home Community (93215)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.