Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Contract: 3 Months+ (with Possibility of Extension)

Supervision: Reports to Nurse Leader (CNO, Clinical Director, Supervisor)

Pay rate: $67/hr. on W2
 
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of a nurse leader, independently provides nursing care to acutely ill patients by applying the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Practices in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and the California Nurse Practice Act. Delivers compassionate, patient-centered care that fosters trust and holistic healing through authentic presence and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care by independently prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Collect, document, and interpret patient data; recognize physiological and psychosocial risk factors; report deviations from normal parameters.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to prioritize nursing actions, anticipate changes, and activate emergency protocols as needed.
• Establish nursing diagnoses, formulate written care plans, and continuously evaluate and revise care effectiveness.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care activities, ensuring quality and adherence to evidence-based standards.
• Maintain compliance with infection control policies, medication administration protocols, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participate actively in professional development, staff meetings, governance councils, and nursing practice evaluation.
• Maintain current knowledge and competence aligned with nursing best practices and hospital policies.
• Adhere to all regulatory and institutional standards including BRN licensure, ANA ethics, and facility-specific practice models.
• Monitor personal practice and assist in ensuring safety and compliance among colleagues.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in acute care.
• Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
• Experience with Cerner EMR system.
• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Strong knowledge of advanced nursing theories, medical terminology, instruments, medications, and narcotics.
• Must meet all health and competency requirements designated by the employing center.