Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $53-59 per hour

Hanker Systems Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Bakersfield, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 05/11/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local Contract Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit)Location: Bakersfield, CASchedule & HoursShift: Day ShiftHours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PMShift Length: 12 hoursRequirements (HARD STOPS)Active Registered Nurse (RN) licenseMinimum 3 years ICU experienceBLS certification (AHA)ACLS certification – requiredStrong acute care and critical care backgroundJob Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide high‑acuity critical care nursing to ICU patients during day shiftPerform comprehensive head‑to‑toe assessments and continuous monitoringManage ventilated patients, invasive lines, and critical dripsAdminister IV medications, blood products, and titratable infusions per protocolInterpret cardiac rhythms and respond to life‑threatening changesMonitor labs, diagnostics, and hemodynamic statusCollaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teamsAssist with codes, rapid responses, and emergency interventionsProvide patient and family education and support as appropriateMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationAdhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standardsSupport unit workflow in a fast‑paced ICU environmentAbout Hanker Systems IncHealthcare staffing at Hanker Systems Inc is focused on delivering the righttalent to support quality patient care. We partner with healthcare organizationsto provide skilled clinical, health IT, and administrative professionals whenand where they are needed most.We follow strict compliance and credentialing standards, ensuring reliability,accuracy, and trust in every placement. Our employees play a vital role instrengthening healthcare teams, supporting clinicians, and helpingorganizations operate smoothly.At Hanker Systems, healthcare staffing is more than filling roles—it’s aboutmaking a real difference in patient outcomes.BenefitsLicense and certification reimbursementReferral bonus