NICU - RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

TEEMA Solutions Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,411 - 88,166; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a NICU contract at Adventist Health Bakersfield. The role involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients in a Level NICU setting, requiring a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in NICU and an active California RN License.

This contract offers 12-hour shifts for a total of 36 hours per week, with a competitive pay rate of $62 to $64 per hour, ensuring comprehensive support and collaboration among medical staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a current California RN License.
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required.
• Experience caring for critically ill neonates is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for neonatal patients in a Level NICU setting.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess, monitor, and stabilize patients as needed.

Skills

NICU experience

Acute Care Hospital experience

EPIC experience

Ability to float to newborn care areas

Education

Active California RN License

BLS (AHA)

NRP

S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Pyxis Medication System

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU Contract

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Address: 2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule: Days | 12‑Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week

Pay Rate: $62 – $64/hr

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,232 – $2,304/week

Start: Auto Offer Available

Job Summary

Provide specialized nursing care for neonatal patients in a Level NICU setting, including assessment, monitoring, stabilization, treatment, family education, and collaboration with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Active California RN License
• Minimum 2 years recent NICU experience
• Acute Care Hospital experience required
• Experience caring for critically ill neonates
• EPIC experience preferred (EPIC Backfill Assignment)
• Ability to float to newborn care areas when needed

Required Credentials

• RN License (CA) – Required
• BLS (AHA) – Required
• NRP – Required
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification – Required

Unit Details

• 9‑Bed NICU
• EMR: Cerner
• Medication System: Pyxis
• 24/7 Pharmacy Support
• Census‑based staffing with dedicated Charge Nurse
• Orientation and facility call‑offs are billable

Floating Requirement

• Floating Required: YES
• NICU nurses may float to:
  • Labor & Delivery (L&D) – Well Newborn Care
  • Postpartum (PP) – Well Newborn Care

Schedule Notes

• Day Shift
• 36 Hours Per Week
• Weekend coverage required per unit needs
• No call requirement