Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

HiredFirst; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a dedicated ICU nurse for a night shift position in Tulare, California. The role involves providing high-acuity nursing care, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with medical teams. Candidates must hold an active RN license in California and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Previous experience in acute care or ICU is preferred. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential for this role, which requires adherence to documentation standards using Cerner.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California is required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Minimum acute care or ICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care to ICU patients.
• Assess and implement individualized patient care.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Supervise support staff as needed.
• Document care using Cerner.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Schedule:

Night shift (3rd shift): 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (1900–0730)

Full-Time: 36–48 hours/week

Rotating weekends and holidays required

Auto-offer position

Possible float to ER as needed

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Provide coordinated, high-acuity nursing care to ICU patients using the nursing process

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care

Monitor patient status and respond to critical changes using clinical judgment

Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families

Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate

Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care

Document care accurately using Cerner (preferred system)

Requirements:

Active RN license in California (Required)

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required

Minimum acute care or ICU experience preferred

BSN preferred

Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

EMR: Cerner (preferred)