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RN NICU
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bakersfield, CA, 93311
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 43.59-75.64 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The registered nurse is responsible to take primary responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of each assigned patient. Provide direct patient care. Supervise the activities of nursing staff members. Anticipate patient’s needs. Follow-up on all care related activities and assure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. Coordinate the plan of care. Conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management. Actively participate in assuring care continuum. Collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to assure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. Model leadership behaviors. Foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork. Mentor peers and colleagues.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
- Previous NICU experience
- CA RN license
- BLS (AHA required)
- NRP
New Grad RNs must complete the additional certification (NRP) for this position within 60 days of hire.
Where You'll WorkFounded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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Frequently asked questions
RN NICU expertise significantly enhances neonatal outcomes by providing specialized care in Bakersfield's medical centers. Skilled NICU nurses manage critical newborn conditions, ensuring timely interventions and family education, which boosts overall care standards in local hospitals like Catholic Health Initiatives.
New RN NICU grads in California are expected to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the first 60 days, alongside maintaining a valid CA RN license and BLS certification. These credentials are crucial for safe, compliant neonatal care in state healthcare facilities.
An Rn Nicu nurse focuses on assessing and managing newborns with critical health issues, coordinating with physicians, and guiding families through neonatal care plans. Unlike general nurses, they require acute skills in newborn resuscitation, monitoring, and specialized patient teaching tailored to fragile infants.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a collaborative environment where NICU RNs mentor peers and foster teamwork. This culture supports professional growth and ensures seamless communication, vital for delivering consistent, compassionate neonatal care in Bakersfield.
NICU RNs at Catholic Health Initiatives benefit from a historic community-centered organization offering diverse clinical exposure, ongoing education, and access to multidisciplinary teams. Their facilities support advanced neonatal care and prioritize work-life balance in Bakersfield's healthcare environment.
Bakersfield shows a steady demand for NICU RNs driven by its growing population and expanding healthcare services. While not as saturated as larger metros, competition remains moderate, rewarding nurses with NICU experience and certifications like NRP and CA RN licenses.
RN NICU salaries in Bakersfield typically fall between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, reflecting regional cost of living and demand. Specialized skills and certifications can push compensation higher, aligning with competitive rates for neonatal nursing in Central California.
Commute times in Bakersfield are generally manageable, which positively affects NICU RN job satisfaction by reducing daily stress. Nurses working at Catholic Health Initiatives appreciate convenient access from residential areas, enabling better work-life balance crucial for demanding NICU shifts.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, RN NICU roles integrate a century-old legacy of community care with modern neonatal practices. Nurses engage in leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and innovative patient education, setting this position apart from other California NICU opportunities.
Catholic Health Initiatives actively recruits new grad NICU RNs, provided they obtain required certifications swiftly. Their supportive onboarding and mentorship programs reflect a commitment to cultivating fresh talent in Bakersfield’s neonatal nursing workforce.