Overview
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Travel) | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | Start 08/17/2026 | 8 weeks | $2,023–$2,158 per week | 48 guaranteed hours | Night shift (3x12-hour) 7:00 PM–7:30 AM | Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,023–$2,158
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with ED responsibilities
- Epic experience required; auto offer and backfill processes in place

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in the Emergency Department, including triage, treatment, and discharge planning for patients from newborns to geriatrics
- Perform accurate triage assessments; communicate abnormal signs, symptoms, or vital signs to Emergency MD immediately
- Review and complete patient orders in a timely manner; ensure discharge instructions include medication side effects education
- Monitor for cardiac or respiratory distress and other emergent conditions; initiate appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and unstable patients
- Demonstrate competence in core ED nursing skills: medication administration, intravenous therapy (including blood products), indwelling catheter and drain care, and safe use of critical care equipment
- Interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies; support Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma activations as needed
- Document legibly, accurately, and promptly to maintain high-quality patient records; adhere to department policies and chain of command

Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in California; 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; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS and AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS required
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
- Experience: At least one year of recent acute care experience required
- Additional: Must have current Epic experience; ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity ED setting

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- 8-week contract with potential extension opportunities
- Guaranteed hours and ongoing credentialing support as needed

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

About Healthforce

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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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