Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 10-12-2026

End Date: 01-11-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend, 2 out of 3 holidays, first to float

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $80 - $81.90 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional critical care to pediatric patients in an 8-bed PICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and other respiratory support alongside a 24/7 RT team.
• Monitor telemetry and interpret your own strips using Spacelab tele monitors.
• Administer titratable and set drips including insulin, sedatives, heparin, and electrolyte replacements.
• Collaborate with in-house pediatric hospitalist intensivists, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy teams.
• Float to general peds and burn unit for non-burn pediatric care, and voluntarily to NICU.
• Document in Cerner and use Medfusion pumps with confidence.
• Support families through high-acuity, emotionally complex PICU stays.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California or compact state
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience; 3 years preferred
• No first-time travelers, please
• Experience with Cerner and Medfusion pumps
• Comfort with ventilator management, telemetry, and high-acuity pediatric patients
• Ability to float to general peds, burn unit, and voluntarily to NICU
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

• Charting System: Cerner
• Unit Notes: **Medical Solutions Clinical Team will pre-screen all candidates.**

Knowledge & Skills

• Pediatric intensive care
• Critical care nursing
• Ventilator management
• Telemetry monitoring
• BLS and PALS
• Cerner EHR
• Medfusion pumps
• Titratable drips
• High-acuity pediatric assessments
• Family-centered care

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Licensure assistance
• Referral program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield is a hidden gem in California's Central Valley. Explore the Kern County Museum, catch a show at the historic Fox Theater, or enjoy Basque food in downtown. Outdoor lovers can head to the Kern River, Hart Memorial Park, or take a day trip to Sequoia National Park. Wine tasting in Tehachapi and the Central Coast is a short drive away. Plus, you're not far from Los Angeles and the Pacific Coast for weekend adventures.

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to Show email or call us at View phone number on product.excelhire.com today.

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