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: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a coastal region of Central California. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a busy emergency department, including triage, treatment, and discharge procedures for a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The position is represented by CNA and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on acute patient care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, working 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; one year of recent acute care experience; valid RN license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire or transfer; facility-specific BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience with Cerner system.
Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
Additional Information: Must complete accurate triage assessments on all patients and notify the emergency attending physician of any abnormal signs, symptoms, or vital signs 100% of the time. Responsible for timely review and completion of patient orders, patient education, and recognition of symptoms indicating cardiac or respiratory distress. Competent in medication administration, IV therapy, care of indwelling catheters, and use of critical care medical equipment. Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting ECG rhythms, managing Code Blue and trauma activations, and ensuring safety and quality control checks are performed regularly.
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 #1318511. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Cernerunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Code Blueunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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