RN NICU

commonspirit· Neonatal ICU
OTHER

About this role

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Previous NICU experience 
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the CA. board
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within sixty (60) days of hire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the RN NICU position at commonspirit?
The salary for this RN NICU role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the RN NICU role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a RN NICU role in the Neonatal ICU department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the RN NICU at commonspirit belong to?
This RN NICU position is part of the Neonatal ICU department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the RN NICU position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the RN NICU job at commonspirit posted?
This RN NICU position at commonspirit was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.