Local
NICU
Bakersfield, CA
NICU Registered Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the NICU and deliver coordinated care for neonatal patients and their families. You will work nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) on a 12-hour shift schedule, with options for 36 or 48-hour work weeks over a 13-week contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned neonatal patients
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Supervise and direct nursing staff activities while utilizing critical thinking and independent judgment
- Provide patient and family education and support throughout care
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care
- Coordinate safe, healing care in a compassionate environment
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in California
- Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current BLS certification from an approved vendor
- AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification required
Additional Information
- Holiday RTO requests will not be approved
- All employees must meet vaccination requirements per facility policy
- Contract begins October 26, 2026
Bakersfield offers affordable West Coast living with proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Southern California attractions.