ICU

ICU – Night Shift | Bakersfield, CA | 13-Week Contract

This ICU position covers a high-acuity critical care unit managing a diverse patient population including neurological cases, CVA with TPA administration, respiratory failure, sepsis, oncology, and post-surgical patients (radical cancer surgeries, abdominal, urology, and robotic-assisted procedures). The unit does not specialize in cardiac intervention; complex cardiac cases are transferred to appropriate facilities.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour nights
• Every-other-weekend requirement (4 weekend shifts per 4-week period)
• Holiday coverage: one major and two minor holidays (Christmas season; eves count as minors)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Clinical Environment

• Respiratory therapy is present on the unit around the clock; nurses are expected to troubleshoot ventilators in collaboration with RT
• Intensivist/hospitalist coverage is on-call and transitioning toward 24/7 in-house presence
• Pharmacy support available 24/7
• PICC/midline team on site
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Float Requirements

• First-to-float status; may float to ED, telemetry, or med/surg
• Nurses work across two campuses; mid-shift floats are rare

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required for night shift
• Floor-specific orientation: minimum 2 shifts plus additional charting training

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks (91 days)
• Start: November 16, 2026
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week contract