Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
Registered Nurse – ER, Travel (Short Term Acute Care Hospital) in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Earn $2,139 to $2,263 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Night shift available (3x12s), typically 7:00 PM–7:30 AM.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,139 per week to $2,263 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital Emergency Department
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care in the ED, including triage, treatment, and discharge planning for patients from newborns to geriatrics
- Perform accurate triage assessments, monitor vital signs, and alert the ED physician to abnormal findings
- Interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies; respond to Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and trauma activations
- Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and blood products; manage indwelling catheters and drains; ensure equipment safety and readiness
- Document care clearly and promptly in the electronic medical record; provide medication side-effect teaching and discharge instructions
- Collaborate with the ED team and follow established chains of command; participate in patient and family education
Requirements
- Licenses and certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 6 months of hire
- Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (A.S./ASN) or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in acute care or emergency settings
- Additional: EPIC electronic health record experience preferred; ability to work night shifts and to float to other units as needed
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support and assignment management
- Travel-focused assignment with 24/7 support during the contract
- Access to housing or housing stipends may be available (based on assignment)
- Professional development and credentialing assistance as applicable
- Opportunities for extension or additional assignment availability with Healthforce Healthcare LLC
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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