Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Job ID: 903950

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location


Bakersfield, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift (7p) | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed ICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
• Manage a diverse patient population including neuro, oncology, CVA/TPA, respiratory failure, sepsis, abdominal, urology, and vascular surgery cases; rotaprone and glycemic control protocols in use
• Troubleshoot ventilators in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy (RT available in unit 24/7); ventilator management experience required
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems
• Coordinate with PICC/Midline IV team, on-call intensivist/hospitalist, and 24/7 pharmacy resources
• Float to other units (ER, Tele, Med-Surg) or a sister campus as needed; mid-shift floating is rare

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of California
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required for night shift
• Ability to work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period and rotate holiday coverage (one major and two minor holidays)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Familiarity with Phillips telemetry systems
• Experience caring for neuro, oncology, or post-surgical ICU patient populations
• Comfort working across multiple campus locations

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with RT in-unit 24/7, 24/7 pharmacy access, and a dedicated PICC/Midline team
• Gain exposure to a broad and complex patient mix across a collaborative, multi-campus health system

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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