Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
San Luis Obispo, CA
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ER) | San Luis Obispo, CA | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,618 - $2,756
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 12 Hours
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Nestled on the Central California Coast, this leading acute-care hospital has been providing care to the community since 1959. Our 162-bed facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is a county-designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for its natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for its sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle, San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary: Provides unit-based leadership working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Ensures that all patients on the unit receive cost-effective, professional care that results in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of patient safety. Assesses and takes steps to improve the quality of patient experience.

Job Requirements:

• Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
  • Master's Degree: Preferred
  • Five years' technical experience: Preferred
  • Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills: Required
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Preferred
  • Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification: Preferred
  • Department Specific License/Certifications:
    • AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required
    • AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required
    • Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN): Required
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Required

Essential Functions: Provides unit-based leadership in the development and provision of clinical services. Supervises and directs unit personnel. Initiates and coordinates individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and/or families to initiate and revise care plans for optimal, individualized patient care. Directs and monitors personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure adequate patient care and quality of work. Participates in patient care as needed. Fosters an environment of patient and family-centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal needs. Makes rounds to have an overview of patient care needs and to introduce self to patients and families. Solicits feedback on the quality of nursing services and any other concerns. Provides interventions and/or develops systems to address the care of patients throughout the continuum of care.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated Emergency Room Registered Nurse looking to make a difference, apply now to join our team!