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 30 active RN travel job postings across 5 facilities and 3 agencies. Average weekly pay is $10,820/week, with current postings reaching $248,250/week. The strongest current demand is in Emergency Room, Telemetry, L&D, Operating Room, and ICU. Use this page to compare Bakersfield travel nurse assignments by facility demand, specialty mix, pay, and agency coverage.
Current snapshot
Live jobs30
Facilities5
Agencies3
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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30 openings
Aequor
Emergency Room Travel RN
Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California
Up to $248,250 /wk
Start
Sep 26, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 10, 2026
Aequor
Case Manager Travel RN
Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, California
Up to $2,949 /wk
Start
Aug 24, 2026
Shift
12hr Days
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 5, 2026
Stability Healthcare
Operating Room Travel RN
Adventist Health Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
Up to $2,937 /wk
Start
Sep 14, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Updated
Aug 11, 2026
Stability Healthcare
L&D Travel RN
Adventist Health Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
Up to $2,921 /wk
Start
Sep 14, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 11, 2026
Stability Healthcare
L&D Travel RN
Adventist Health Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
Up to $2,921 /wk
Start
Sep 14, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 11, 2026
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Medical Solutions
ICU Travel RN
Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
$2,909/wk12hr NightsJul 29, 2026
Medical Solutions
ICU Travel RN
Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
$2,909/wk12hr NightsJul 27, 2026
Medical Solutions
PACU Travel RN
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield, California
$2,876/wk10hr DaysJul 6, 2026
Aequor
Operating Room Travel RN
Adventist Health Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
$2,774/wk10hr DaysAug 3, 2026
Aequor
Operating Room Travel RN
Adventist Health Bakersfield - Bakersfield, California
$2,764/wk10hr EvesJul 27, 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.
Emergency Room
Jobs
14
Facilities
3
Max Pay
$248,250
Avg Pay
$20,126
Telemetry
Jobs
5
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,271
Avg Pay
$2,271
L&D
Jobs
4
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,921
Avg Pay
$2,836
Operating Room
Jobs
3
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,937
Avg Pay
$2,825
ICU
Jobs
2
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,909
Avg Pay
$2,909
Case Manager
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,949
Avg Pay
$2,949
PACU
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,876
Avg Pay
$2,876
| Specialty | Active Job Postings | Average Weekly Pay | Highest Weekly Pay | Facilities Hiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Room | 14 | $20,126 | $248,250 | 3 |
| Telemetry | 5 | $2,271 | $2,271 | 2 |
| L&D | 4 | $2,836 | $2,921 | 1 |
| Operating Room | 3 | $2,825 | $2,937 | 1 |
| ICU | 2 | $2,909 | $2,909 | 1 |
| Case Manager | 1 | $2,949 | $2,949 | 1 |
| PACU | 1 | $2,876 | $2,876 | 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.
Medical Solutions
Jobs
17
Avg Pay
$2,596
Facilities
3
Top specialties
Emergency RoomTelemetry+1 more
Likely direct
Aequor
Jobs
8
Avg Pay
$33,365
Facilities
2
Top specialties
Emergency RoomL&D+1 more
Likely direct
Stability Healthcare
Jobs
5
Avg Pay
$2,708
Facilities
2
Top specialties
Emergency RoomL&D+1 more
Likely direct
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions | 17 | 3 | $2,596 | $2,909 | Emergency Room, Telemetry, ICU | |
| Aequor | 8 | 2 | $33,365 | $248,250 | Emergency Room, L&D, Operating Room | |
| Stability Healthcare | 5 | 2 | $2,708 | $2,937 | Emergency Room, L&D, Operating Room |
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 Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health Bakersfield, Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield, Kern Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital Southwest - Bakersfield.
Which hospitals near Bakersfield have the most travel nurse jobs?
Current Mullet supply in the Bakersfield, CA market is concentrated at facilities such as Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (10), Adventist Health Bakersfield (9), Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield (5), and Kern Medical Center (4).
What are the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of Bakersfield?
Current pay data suggests Emergency Room, Case Manager, and Operating Room 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 Medical Solutions, Aequor, and Stability Healthcare.
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 $10,820.
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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