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

Job Opportunity: RN-NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) - California

Location

• City: Bakersfield, CA

Employment Type

• Clinical Nursing Travel

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Independently prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care for acutely ill neonatal patients.
• Performs nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic care.
• Works under supervision of nurse leadership.
• Creates a compassionate, patient- and family-centered care environment.
• Collects and documents patient data; interprets assessment data to identify physiological and psychosocial risks.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and family to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Prioritizes nursing actions based on assessment and clinical judgment.
• Establishes nursing diagnoses and evaluates effectiveness of interventions.
• Manages rapidly changing patient conditions and activates emergency protocols as needed.
• Adheres to infection control policies, medication administration procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in professional development, staff meetings, and nursing governance.
• Maintains competencies and mandatory education.
• Complies with RN scope of practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and California Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in neonatal care.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience with Cerner EMR.
• 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.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a travel nursing opportunity in California with a 13-week contract.