ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Night Shift | Bakersfield, CA

This 13-week contract places you in an ICU managing high-acuity cardiac and critical care patients. The position runs nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, with 36–48 hours per week guaranteed.

Unit & Clinical Scope

The ICU cares for complex, critically ill patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical cardiac support. Nurses are expected to manage Impella devices and intra-aortic balloon pumps independently. Core responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, and discharge coordination. You will supervise and delegate to supporting nursing staff using critical thinking and independent clinical judgment.

Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Hours: 36–48 per week (nights)
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Estimated start: October 26, 2026

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active RN license (California or compact)
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA or ARC)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care / ICU experience
• Hands-on Impella experience
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) experience
• BSN preferred

Additional Notes

This position is flagged for auto-offer. Candidates must meet all experience and certification requirements prior to submission. Vaccination compliance is required per facility policy; medical and religious exemptions may be considered.