Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Bakersfield, CA

Work in a specialized acute care facility with a strong legacy in cardiac and critical care services, offering a dynamic clinical environment for experienced ICU nurses. Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver care in a safe, healing, and patient-centered environment.

Job ID: 899780
Job Title

Intensive Care Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
Location

Bakersfield, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Expected 36-48 hours/week
Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze patient assessment data to determine diagnoses, care issues, and develop individualized care plans
• Implement care plans, coordinate care delivery, and employ strategies to promote patient health and a safe environment
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes and identify updated goals based on evolving patient situations
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver care in a safe, healing, and patient-centered environment
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and provide health education to patients and families
• Delegate and coordinate duties among healthcare team members using critical thinking, professional discretion, and independent judgment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification required
• Minimum of two years of recent ICU or acute care nursing experience
• EPIC electronic health records experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Prior experience in a specialty or cardiac-focused acute care environment
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and catheterization lab support workflows

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized acute care facility with a strong legacy in cardiac and critical care services, offering a dynamic clinical environment for experienced ICU nurses
• Bakersfield, CA offers an affordable West Coast lifestyle with proximity to national parks, coastal destinations, and major entertainment hubs