Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview
ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 09/28/2026 for a 13-week contract. Guaranteed 36 hours per week with a pay range of $2,129 to $2,244 per week. Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) across a short-term acute care setting handling patients from newborns through geriatrics. This assignment is a travel - temporary position.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,129.00 – $2,244.00 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital ED environment
- Assignment type: Travel - temporary

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in the Emergency Department, including triage, treatment, and discharge planning for patients across the age spectrum.
- Perform timely triage assessments and communicate abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs to the ED physician.
- Review and complete patient orders promptly; teach medication side effects to patients and include this information in discharge instructions.
- Administer medications, manage IV therapy (including blood products), and care for indwelling catheters and drains; operate and monitor required medical equipment.
- Interpret ECG rhythms and respond to life-threatening emergencies, applying appropriate monitoring and intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations; participate in rapid response and critical care interventions as needed.
- Document accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner within the patient record; maintain clear handoffs and contribute to continuity of care.
- Provide patient- and family-centered education focused on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and post-ED care.

Requirements
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Licenses: Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required; Traumatic Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 6 months of hire; NIHSS required; EPIC experience recent.
- Experience: Minimum two years of recent acute care experience in the field.
- Additional: Ability to work in a high-acuity emergency department environment; current licensure and credentials as listed.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and weekly pay as listed
- 13-week travel assignment in a reputable acute care setting
- RECRUITER and travel support available to assist throughout the assignment
- Access to credentialing and onboarding assistance

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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