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ICU
Bakersfield, CA
Registered Nurse – ICU
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide coordinated, high-quality nursing care in the ICU. You will supervise and direct nursing staff, manage complex patient cases, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Shift & Contract Details
- Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36-hour/48-hour block (day shifts)
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and analyze patient health data; develop and implement individualized care plans
- Supervise and coordinate activities of nursing staff and other team members
- Provide direct patient and family education; participate in discharge planning
- Manage patients requiring advanced hemodynamic support, including Impella and balloon pump care
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to ensure safe, compassionate care
- Utilize critical thinking and independent professional judgment in a complex care environment
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure in California
- Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification
- Impella and balloon pump experience required
- Electronic health record (EHR) experience required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Essential Skills
Strong clinical assessment, delegation, communication, and teamwork in a high-acuity setting.