Position: RN-ICU
Location: Bakersfield, CA 93306
Schedule: 12 hours a day and 3 days in a week, 36 hours/weekly
Pay: $65/hour on W2 (for Local Candidates)
Pay: $2850/weekly (including Non-Taxable stipend, for Travel Candidates)
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of nursing leadership, the ICU Registered Nurse independently assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care for acutely ill patients. The RN provides safe, compassionate, evidence-based care, monitors patient conditions, responds to rapidly changing clinical situations, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients and document clinical data according to established nursing standards and hospital policies.
- Identify physiological and psychosocial risk factors, recognize abnormal findings, and report changes in patient condition.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs.
- Administer medications and carry out nursing and physician orders safely.
- Monitor critically ill patients and respond promptly to changes in clinical status and emergencies.
- Apply critical thinking and sound nursing judgment to prioritize patient care and activate emergency protocols when necessary.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, patients, and families.
- Maintain infection control practices, medication safety, and patient and employee safety standards.
- Follow evidence-based nursing practices, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, mandatory training, and nursing quality initiatives.
- Maintain clinical competency and demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served.
Required Certifications:
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.