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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top NICU travel nurse jobs in and around Bakersfield, California. We currently offer 2 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 NICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today you can find NICU jobs with a salary range between $1,926 to $2,123 per week. The Bakersfield NICU travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Bakersfield proper like Adventist Health Bakersfield with more facilities in nearby areas like Taft, Delano and Tehachapi to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for NICU travel jobs in Bakersfield. The earliest start date in Bakersfield is Feb 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care role at $2,123 per week. The latest start date for an NICU job in Bakersfield is Feb 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care role at $2,123 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) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in Bakersfield including 13 weeks.

Bakersfield is a great location for NICU 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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jobs in or near Bakersfield

We have 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit jobs in Bakersfield, CA and 24 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit jobs in California, and 47 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 – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,926 to $2,123
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for neonates who are experiencing lifethreatening conditions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), this would be a Level III or Level IV designation. Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America’s fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California’s great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: 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 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 – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,926 to $2,123
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for neonates who are experiencing lifethreatening conditions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), this would be a Level III or Level IV designation. Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America’s fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California’s great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: 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 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 – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
    Distance from Bakersfield: 101 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,547 to $2,807
Weekly Pay*
Welcome to this outstanding Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where the latest in advanced technology meets compassionate care. Innovative care teams take pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for all patients. This esteemed Intensive Care Unit (NICU) facility welcomes creative and dedicated caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Lynwood, California – 90262
    Distance from Bakersfield: 110 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,909 to $2,104
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care 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 – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from Bakersfield: 118 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,952 to $2,151
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 – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Modesto, California – 95356
    Distance from Bakersfield: 191 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,816 to $3,103
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
    Distance from Bakersfield: 213 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,754 to $3,035
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
    Distance from Bakersfield: 213 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,754 to $3,035
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
    Distance from Bakersfield: 213 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,754 to $3,035
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Lodi, California – 95240
    Distance from Bakersfield: 228 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,224 to $2,451
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit based in exciting Lodi 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 – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Lodi, California – 95240
    Distance from Bakersfield: 228 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,885 to $2,077
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit based in exciting Lodi 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 – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • San Leandro, California – 94577
    Distance from Bakersfield: 238 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,816 to $3,103
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Walnut Creek, California – 94596
    Distance from Bakersfield: 243 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,805 to $3,091
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Bakersfield: 246 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,837 to $3,126
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Bakersfield: 246 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,837 to $3,126
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Bakersfield: 246 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN. The flagship Medical Center for this major hospital organization, is community-focused, with a highly specialized care environment. Located in East Bay of the San Francisco area, and only 12 miles from downtown. Enjoy 13 weeks in a variety of adventure in culture, arts and food. This NICU Level 3 unit treats premature, neurosurgery, general surgery patients, with 1:1 patient ratio. Patients may require Jet Vent, Servo-I, nitric oxide or whole-body cooling. The following meds are administered within this unit: dopamine, morphine, EPI, fentanyl, dobutamine drips. NICU Level 3
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Bakersfield: 246 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN. The flagship Medical Center for this major hospital organization, is community-focused, with a highly specialized care environment. Located in East Bay of the San Francisco area, and only 12 miles from downtown. Enjoy 13 weeks in a variety of adventure in culture, arts and food. This NICU Level 3 unit treats premature, neurosurgery, general surgery patients, with 1:1 patient ratio. Patients may require Jet Vent, Servo-I, nitric oxide or whole-body cooling. The following meds are administered within this unit: dopamine, morphine, EPI, fentanyl, dobutamine drips. NICU Level 3
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • San Francisco, California – 94115
    Distance from Bakersfield: 251 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,787 to $3,072
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN. This hospital located in the heart of San Francisco, is recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) for achieving exemplary outcomes in surgical procedures. The city of San Francisco offers a multitude of culture, entertainment and adventure for your travel experience. The NICU’s 22 bed unit has a patient population of intermediate and intensive care Neonates, premature, respiratory distress, ventilated, surgical, hyperbilirubinemia, Sepsis, and growing premature babies. Travelers will float to Pediiatrics unit, if needed and floating is dependant on census. Special Medications used on this unit are all Neonatal drugs ie. Dopamine, Insulin, Morphine, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Sacramento, California – 95823
    Distance from Bakersfield: 260 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Sacramento, California – 95823
    Distance from Bakersfield: 260 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from Bakersfield: 263 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from Bakersfield: 263 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from Bakersfield: 263 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,775 to $3,058
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85016
    Distance from Bakersfield: 418 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 12
$2,247 to $2,476
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit, based in exciting Phoenix 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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Statistics on NICU RN Jobs in Bakersfield, California

Here are some helpful statistics about NICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Bakersfield. The data is based on the last three complete months of NICU job postings in the Bakersfield and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Neonatal 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 NICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Bakersfield, CA

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

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

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

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

There are currently 2 Neonatal 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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Bakersfield and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $2,014 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $2,055 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster (69.2 miles from Bakersfield)
  • RadNet Central California – Hanford Imaging in Hanford (75.1 miles from Bakersfield)
  • Bakersfield PACE by IIH in Bakersfield (3 miles from Bakersfield)
  • Erick Madrigal MD MBA Inc. in Porterville (48.9 miles from Bakersfield)
  • Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center in Bakersfield (3.3 miles from Bakersfield)

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

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $1,988 per week.

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

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

Locating Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield

In Bakersfield, facilities like Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, RadNet Central California – Hanford Imaging and Bakersfield PACE by IIH, all offer NICU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Fort Roosevelt (zip code 93232), Tara Mobile Estates (zip code 93230) and Bel Air Mobile Home Park (zip code 93232) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Bakersfield’s NICU job opportunities are Taft (29.4 miles), Delano (30.2 miles) and Tehachapi (36.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 93305 (3 miles), 93215 (29.6 miles) and 93257 (48.9 miles).

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Bakersfield Hospitals With NICU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have NICU 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 NICU nurse position in or nearby Bakersfield.

Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 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 (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)

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* 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.