Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview Registered Nurse – Emergency Department, San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 08/17/2026.

Duration

13 weeks.

Pay

• $1,682–$1,830 per week.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.

Shift

Night shift, 3x12s (7:00 PM–7:30 AM).

Setting

Short term acute care hospital ED. This is a travel temporary assignment.

Key Highlights • Weekly pay

• $1,682–$1,830 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3×12 hours
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• Setting: Emergency department in a short-term acute care hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department, including triage, treatment, and discharge planning for patients from newborns to geriatrics.
• Perform accurate triage assessment and communicate abnormal findings to the ED physician; review and document orders promptly.
• Administer medications and IV therapy, manage indwelling catheters and drains, and operate routine ED equipment safely.
• Teach patients and families about medication effects and discharge instructions; document instructions clearly.
• Recognize signs of cardiac or respiratory distress and initiate appropriate interventions; respond to life-threatening emergencies and activate appropriate codes.
• Interpret ECG rhythms, monitor patient status, and participate in Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations.
• Maintain legible, timely documentation in the electronic health record; follow the unit’s chain of command and policies.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California).
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum two years of recent nursing experience; at least one year of acute care experience; strong emphasis on ED or similar high-acuity environments.
• Certifications: Current 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 or transfer; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; EPIC electronic health record experience.
• Additional: Ability to work the listed night shift and maintain composure in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• and Support
• Benefits and support details will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Travel assignment support and coordination, with 24/7 availability for clinical and logistical questions.
• Guaranteed hours and a structured 13-week contract to support planning and coverage needs.

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