Registered Nurse (RN) – Nurse Lead (Medical ICU) Contract

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Address: 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12s | 06:30–19:00
Pay Rate: $58 – $60/hr
Estimated Weekly Pay:$2,088 – $2,160/week
Start: Based on department needs

Job Summary

Serve as a Nurse Lead in the Medical ICU, providing both direct patient care and unit-based leadership. Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, supporting clinical decision-making, ensuring quality care delivery, and assisting the Nurse Manager with daily operations to maintain safety, efficiency, and high patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Active California RN License

• Minimum 5 years ICU experience preferred

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required

• Strong critical care skills in a trauma-designated ICU

• Ability to manage staffing, workflows, and clinical escalation needs

Required Credentials

• RN License (CA) – Required

• BLS (AHA) – Required

• ACLS (AHA) – Required

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

• ICU leadership or charge nurse experience

• Clinical specialty certification

Unit Details

• Medical ICU (Trauma Level Unit)

• 162-bed acute care facility

• Level III NICU onsite

• Community trauma center designation

• Cerner EMR (facility-wide)

• No call requirement

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate ICU nursing staff

• Manage daily staffing assignments and acuity balancing

• Support performance evaluations and staff coaching

• Assist with quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• Collaborate with physicians, Nurse Manager, and Director

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards

Schedule Notes

• Day Shift: 06:30–19:00

• 3x12-hour shifts per week

• Schedule based on department needs

• No call

Recruiter Contact

Reach out to Recruiter Joseph – Leadership ICU roles prioritized for experienced candidates

520-924-8770
️ ojoseph@talentedmedicalsolutions.com