Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN-NICU Job Opportunity - Bakersfield, California

Position Overview

• Provide independent nursing care to acutely ill neonatal patients under the supervision of nurse leadership.
• Perform nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic care.
• Practice in accordance with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and California Nurse Practice Act.
• Create a compassionate, patient- and family-centered care environment.
• Collect, document, and interpret patient data; identify physiological and psychosocial risk factors.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Prioritize nursing actions based on assessment data and clinical judgment.
• Manage rapidly changing patient conditions and activate emergency protocols as needed.
• Coordinate care activities with nurses, physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Adhere to infection control policies, medication administration procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional governance, and ongoing education.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, nursing scope of practice, and professional standards.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills specific to neonatal intensive care.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (88 days rounded to 13 weeks).

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Experience with Cerner EMR system.
• Valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must meet all health requirements designated by the employer.
• Knowledge of advanced nursing theory, medical terminology, instruments, equipment, and medication effects.
• May require additional certificates of competency depending on assignment.

Location

• Bakersfield, California

Specialty

• Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RN-NICU)