Bakersfield RN market intelligence
Travel Nurse Jobs in Bakersfield, CA
See live Bakersfield, CA travel nurse jobs by facility, specialty, pay, and recent activity, then compare which Bakersfield travel nurse agencies are covering the same demand before you share your information.
Facility pay and agency coverage
Mullet shows direct travel nurse contracts and helps you compare which agencies are active on the same Bakersfield facility demand, along with pay, specialty, and recency.
Market brief
Within 50 miles of Bakersfield, Mullet currently shows 68 active RN travel job postings across 8 facilities and 4 agencies. Average weekly pay is $15,765/week, with current postings reaching $390,688/week. The strongest current demand is in ICU, L&D, Telemetry, Emergency Room, and NICU. Use this page to compare Bakersfield travel nurse assignments by facility demand, specialty mix, pay, and agency coverage.
Current snapshot
Live jobs68
Facilities8
Agencies4
Facility demand snapshot
Bakersfield hospitals and facilities hiring travel nurses
See where current Bakersfield hospital demand is concentrated. Facility-level demand helps you understand which Bakersfield-area hospitals are active, which specialties are showing up, and which agencies are connected to those openings.
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69 openings
Aequor
L&D Travel RN
Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California
Up to $390,688 /wk
Start
Nov 16, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Oct 13, 2026
Aequor
Pediatrics Travel RN
Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California
Up to $259,189 /wk
Start
Nov 16, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Openings
2 openings
Updated
Oct 15, 2026
Aequor
NICU Travel RN
Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California
Up to $237,152 /wk
Start
Nov 16, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Oct 15, 2026
Medical Solutions
Cath Lab Travel RN
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield, California
Up to $3,943 /wk
Start
Nov 16, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Updated
Oct 22, 2026
Medical Solutions
Cath Lab Travel RN
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield, California
Up to $3,943 /wk
Start
Nov 16, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Updated
Oct 22, 2026
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Medical Solutions
Cath Lab Travel RN
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield, California
$3,943/wk10hr DaysOct 22, 2026
Stability Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
Adventist Health Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
$3,797/wk12hr DaysOct 27, 2026
Medical Solutions
Cath Lab Travel RN
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield, California
$3,778/wk10hr DaysOct 22, 2026
Medical Solutions
Cath Lab Travel RN
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield, California
$3,778/wk10hr DaysOct 22, 2026
Stability Healthcare
Operating Room Travel RN
Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California
$3,406/wk10hr DaysNov 8, 2026
Specialty demand board
Bakersfield travel nurse specialties hiring right now
Specialty demand changes by market. Use current Bakersfield specialty volume, facility count, and pay ranges to decide which agencies are worth talking to for your specialty.
ICU
Jobs
16
Facilities
5
Max Pay
$3,797
Avg Pay
$2,835
L&D
Jobs
15
Facilities
4
Max Pay
$390,688
Avg Pay
$28,977
Telemetry
Jobs
11
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,485
Avg Pay
$2,361
Emergency Room
Jobs
8
Facilities
4
Max Pay
$2,710
Avg Pay
$2,668
NICU
Jobs
6
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$237,152
Avg Pay
$41,655
Cath Lab
Jobs
5
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$3,943
Avg Pay
$3,877
Pediatrics
Jobs
2
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$259,189
Avg Pay
$130,982
Operating Room
Jobs
2
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$3,406
Avg Pay
$2,956
Med-Surg
Jobs
2
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,498
Avg Pay
$2,360
Endoscopy
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,798
Avg Pay
$2,798
| Specialty | Active Job Postings | Average Weekly Pay | Highest Weekly Pay | Facilities Hiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | 16 | $2,835 | $3,797 | 5 |
| L&D | 15 | $28,977 | $390,688 | 4 |
| Telemetry | 11 | $2,361 | $2,485 | 2 |
| Emergency Room | 8 | $2,668 | $2,710 | 4 |
| NICU | 6 | $41,655 | $237,152 | 2 |
| Cath Lab | 5 | $3,877 | $3,943 | 1 |
| Pediatrics | 2 | $130,982 | $259,189 | 1 |
| Operating Room | 2 | $2,956 | $3,406 | 2 |
| Med-Surg | 2 | $2,360 | $2,498 | 2 |
| Endoscopy | 1 | $2,798 | $2,798 | 1 |
Agencies with Bakersfield coverage
Agencies posting Bakersfield jobs right now
These are the Bakersfield travel nurse agencies Mullet currently sees posting RN jobs in this market. Compare current job volume, facility coverage, pay, and freshness separately from the 120-day history above.
Stability Healthcare
Jobs
33
Avg Pay
$2,971
Facilities
4
Top specialties
ICUL&D+1 more
Verified direct
Medical Solutions
Jobs
19
Avg Pay
$2,838
Facilities
3
Top specialties
TelemetryCath Lab+1 more
Likely direct
Aequor
Jobs
15
Avg Pay
$61,159
Facilities
4
Top specialties
NICUICU+1 more
Verified direct
Cross Country
Jobs
1
Avg Pay
$2,706
Facilities
1
Top specialties
L&D
Likely direct
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stability Healthcare | 33 | 4 | $2,971 | $3,797 | ICU, L&D, Emergency Room | |
| Medical Solutions | 19 | 3 | $2,838 | $3,943 | Telemetry, Cath Lab, ICU | |
| Aequor | 15 | 4 | $61,159 | $390,688 | NICU, ICU, L&D | |
| Cross Country | 1 | 1 | $2,706 | $2,706 | L&D |
Methodology
How this Bakersfield market page is updated
Mullet refreshes active job supply throughout the day. Facility, agency, specialty, pay, and freshness metrics are calculated from currently active Bakersfield RN travel job postings. Unique postings and reported openings are kept separate. Pay averages are calculated only from postings with valid weekly pay data. Direct-access labels are based on Mullet's agency, facility, and source signals. When a supported relationship is unavailable, we label it as posting history instead of inferring a contract.
Questions nurses ask first
Bakersfield travel nurse market FAQ
What travel nurse jobs are available within 50 miles of Bakersfield, CA right now?
Based on current Mullet inventory, the area within 50 miles of Bakersfield in the Bakersfield, CA market has active RN travel job postings across facilities such as Adventist Health Bakersfield, Kern Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Southwest - Bakersfield, Adventist Health Delano, and Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.
Which hospitals near Bakersfield have the most travel nurse jobs?
Current Mullet supply in the Bakersfield, CA market is concentrated at facilities such as Adventist Health Bakersfield (25), Kern Medical Center (10), Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield (9), and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (5).
What are the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of Bakersfield?
Current pay data suggests L&D, Pediatrics, and NICU are among the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of Bakersfield on Mullet right now.
Which agencies are posting travel nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Agencies currently posting Bakersfield, CA travel nurse jobs on Mullet include Stability Healthcare, Medical Solutions, Aequor, and Cross Country.
What is the average weekly pay for travel nurse jobs within 50 miles of Bakersfield, CA?
Across current RN travel job postings within 50 miles of Bakersfield with valid pay data, average weekly pay is about $15,765.
How can I compare travel nurse assignments in Bakersfield?
Start by comparing live Bakersfield, CA assignments by facility, specialty, pay, freshness, and agency coverage. The goal is not to contact every recruiter. It is to identify which agencies appear closest to current Bakersfield demand before you share your information.
How should I choose a travel nursing agency for Bakersfield?
A common travel nurse strategy is to work with 2-3 agencies. For Bakersfield, CA, the smarter version is to choose agencies that actually have current coverage in the Bakersfield market. Compare active job volume, facilities represented, specialty fit, pay, freshness, and direct-access signals before sharing your information.
Why does agency coverage matter for travel nurse jobs?
Agency coverage matters because the same market can look very different from one agency to the next. Job volume, facility coverage, specialty mix, pay, and freshness can all signal which agencies may be closest to current demand.
Does Mullet submit me to jobs?
No. Mullet does not submit you to jobs from this page. Mullet helps you compare live job and agency coverage. If you choose to contact agencies through Mullet, your information is shared only with the agencies you select.
What does Mullet mean by direct-access job visibility?
Mullet highlights jobs where we have evidence that an agency has direct access to the order or is a verified direct source. When directness is uncertain, we label it conservatively instead of pretending to know more than we do.
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