RN, Nurse Lead

Job Description

Job Description

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RN – Nurse Lead (Contract)

Location: California, 93405
Contract Dates: April 27, 2026 – July 26, 2026 (13 weeks )
Pay: $1,987 – $2,230/week

Schedule:

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-hour shift)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

• Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with Nurse Manager, Director, and physicians

• Supervise and coordinate nursing and ancillary staff assignments

• Ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care and satisfaction

• Lead care planning, rounding, and interdisciplinary communication

• Monitor staffing, workflow, and unit operations for efficiency and safety

• Support quality improvement, compliance, and performance initiatives

• Coach, evaluate, and support staff performance and development

Requirements:

• Active RN license in California required

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) required or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years nursing experience preferred

• Supervisory/leadership experience required

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• PALS required

• TNCC required

• MICN certification required

• Master’s degree preferred

Additional Details:

• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and hospital safety standards

• Responsible for staffing decisions, scheduling, coaching, and disciplinary actions

• Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives

• Maintains safe, clean, and operational unit environment