Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a compassionate ICU Registered Nurse to monitor critical conditions, implement care plans, and support patients and families in acute care settings. The role requires an RN license in California, BSN preferred with acute care experience, and relevant certifications.

This part-time position offers 24 hours per week with day shifts in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in California.
• BSN with 1 year of acute care experience within the past 2 years OR 2 years within the past 3 years.
• Satisfactory completion of a Pharmacology test (minimum 80%).
• BLS certification required and maintained.
• ACLS certification required within 1 year of employment and maintained thereafter.
• PALS certification required within 1 year of employment and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered ICU nursing care.
• Monitor critical conditions and implement care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Administer treatments and support patients and families in acute care settings.

Skills

English proficiency

Service excellence

Leadership

Education

California RN licensure

BSN with acute care experience

Pharmacology test 80%+

BLS certification

ACLS within 1 year

PALS within 1 year

Job description

Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest, California, United States

About this position

Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse

Job Summary

• Occupation: Registered Nurse – ICU
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Salary: $50.00-$81.52
• Working Hours: 24 hours/week
• Shifts: Day
• On-Call: No
• Degree Required: Degree in Nursing, bachelor’s preferred
• Position Type: Part Time
• Work Environment: Hospital
• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
• Visa Sponsorship: No

We’re looking for compassionate Registered Nurses who are dedicated to providing thoughtful, respectful care to individuals and their families. In this role, you’ll offer attentive monitoring, carry out care plans with sensitivity, administer treatments, and support patients during acute and intensive care situations.

As a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, you’ll help manage complex patient needs in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. You’ll monitor critical conditions, support life-saving interventions, and collaborate closely with physicians and care teams to ensure the highest level of patient care. Your ability to stay focused, anticipate needs, and communicate clearly is essential to positive patient outcomes.

Patient Care & Treatment

Offer holistic and patient-centered nursing care, focusing on the unique needs of individuals and their families with a positive and respectful approach that aligns with the hospital's values. Emphasize support, clear education, and collaborative decision-making to foster a positive care experience.

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver patient-focused services and contribute to the overall well-being of our patients while contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 1 year of acute care experience within the past 2 years OR 2 years of acute care experience within the past 3 years
• Satisfactory completion of a Pharmacology test (minimum 80%)
• BLS certification required and maintained
• ACLS certification required within 1 year of employment and maintained thereafter
• PALS certification required within 1 year of employment and maintained thereafter
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language
• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with patients, families, and coworkers
• Ability to provide leadership aligned with hospital policies and goals

Benefits You'll Enjoy

Not applicable for part-time position

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profits, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it’s been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.

Salary Information

$50 - $81.52Hourly Wage