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Bakersfield, CA

ICU Nurse (Night Shift)

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced ICU Nurse to join the night shift team. You'll deliver coordinated, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients while supervising and directing assigned nursing staff. This role emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and collaboration across the interdisciplinary care team.

Shift & Schedule

  • Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Schedule: 36/48 rotation (36 hours on, 48 hours off)
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: December 7, 2026

Clinical Scope

You will manage complex patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and evaluate patient progress. Responsibilities include delegation of nursing tasks, coordination of care delivery, patient and family education, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care. You'll work in a fast-paced ICU environment caring for critically ill patients.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California – Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Preferred
  • Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience – Required
  • Current BLS certification from approved vendor – Required
  • AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification – Required
  • Experience with the facility's charting system – Required

Additional Information

Vaccination requirements apply per facility policy. Medical and religious exemptions may be available.