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ER Registered Nurse (RN), Nights

Location: San Luis Obispo, California Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)

Required Qualifications

3 years of ER experience
Active BLS, ACLS, and NIH
California RN license
ACLS, BLS, and either PALS or ENPC certification
Pediatric experience (required for night shifts, since only 1-2 other nurses work with the candidate)

Preferred Qualifications

Travel experience
Trauma experience (highly preferred)

Schedule and Assignment

Block scheduling is attempted but not guaranteed.
Shift options: 5:30am-6pm, 9am-9pm, 11am-11pm, 5:30pm-6am
One weekend per month required (Day: Saturday, Sunday; Night: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Holidays are worked within the permanent staff rotation.
Floor-specific orientation of 3-4 shifts with a preceptor
Does not float
Scrub color: navy

Unit and Staffing

Unit: ER, with 14 beds, 2 treatment chairs, and a new ER planned (groundbreaking upcoming)
Average of 65 patients per day, with significant fluctuation
Nurse-to-patient ratios: generally 1:4, 1:2 for ICU patients, 1:1 for very critical patients
No psych/seclusion rooms
Charge nurse: ANM on from 9am-9pm; charge nurse on nights
Nurse aides/paramedics: EMTs, typically one scheduled 10am-10pm and one 11am-11pm
EMTs watch telemetry, but not 24/7
Security is nearby the lobby for combative patients and assists with psych holds; techs act as sitters as needed.
Ventilators: Yes
Respiratory therapy: 24/7
Pharmacy: Not 24/7
Lab draws: nurses draw their own labs about 60% of the time
IV team: No
ED physicians and mid-levels: MDs and mid-levels are used.

Patient Population

Trauma (stabilized and transferred), STEMIs, strokes, pediatrics, flu, abdominal pain, orthopedic injuries, and more
About 70% of patients are ESI acuity levels 1, 2, or 3; overall acuity is very high.
High admission rate
Common drips: propofol, precedex, cardizem, and others

Facility

French Hospital Medical Center

3.9rating(18 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with French Hospital Medical Center

Anonymous

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Contract Position

4.0rating

Pros

Ratios. Always get breaks. Staff is so nice and helpful.

Cons

3:1 patient rooms. Last minute to receive schedule.

Review of French Hospital Medical Center on Nov 6, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
111 beds

ADDRESS1911 Johnson AvenueSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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About San Luis Obispo, CA

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
It's recommended to start the search early.

Transportation

Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse community with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.

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