Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Overview Job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU Location: Bakersfield, CA Contract: 3 Months+ (with Possibility of Extension) Supervision: Reports to Nurse Leader (CNO, Clinical Director, Supervisor) Pay rate: $67/hr on W2 Job Summary Under the supervision of a nurse leader, independently provides nursing care to acutely ill patients by applying the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Practices in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and the California Nurse Practice Act. Delivers compassionate, patient-centered care that fosters trust and holistic healing through authentic presence and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care by independently prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients. Collect, document, and interpret patient data; recognize physiological and psychosocial risk factors; report deviations from normal parameters. Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers to develop and implement individualized care plans. Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to prioritize nursing actions, anticipate changes, and activate emergency protocols as needed. Establish nursing diagnoses, formulate written care plans, and continuously evaluate and revise care effectiveness. Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care activities, ensuring quality and adherence to evidence-based standards. Maintain compliance with infection control policies, medication administration protocols, and controlled substance regulations. Participate actively in professional development, staff meetings, governance councils, and nursing practice evaluation. Maintain current knowledge and competence aligned with nursing best practices and hospital policies. Adhere to all regulatory and institutional standards including BRN licensure, ANA ethics, and facility-specific practice models. Monitor personal practice and assist in ensuring safety and compliance among colleagues. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in acute care. Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of California. Experience with Cerner EMR system. Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS). Strong knowledge of advanced nursing theories, medical terminology, instruments, medications, and narcotics. Must meet all health and competency requirements designated by the employing center. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other #J-18808-Ljbffr