Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,120 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse San Luis Obispo, California. This emergency nursing position involves providing triage, treatment, and discharge care for patients across all age groups in a busy emergency department. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment and collaborating closely with the medical team. The position is represented by CNA.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing (A.S.) or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred); one year in acute care experience; current RN license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within six months of hire or transfer; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs accurate triage assessments on all patients and communicates abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs to the Emergency Department physician 100% of the time.
  • Reviews and completes patient orders efficiently and provides medication side effects education during discharge.
  • Recognizes symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and appropriate emergencies, with appropriate interventions.
  • Demonstrates competence in routine nursing skills, including medication administration, intravenous therapy, care of indwelling catheters and drains, and safe use of medical equipment used in critical care.
  • Accurately interprets ECG rhythms and manages care during life-threatening emergencies.
  • Maintains clear, accurate, and timely documentation of care and responses to treatments.
  • Performs safety and quality control checks and coordinates with inpatient units for admissions.
  • Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1294455. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus