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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in San Luis Obispo, California. This role involves providing triage, treatment, and discharge care for patients across all age groups in a busy emergency department. The position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses to contribute to patient care in a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026
- Required Qualifications: Current RN license in the state of practice, Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, one year in acute care experience, valid Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within six months of hire or transfer
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (required within six months of hire or transfer)
- Essential Functions: Perform accurate triage assessments; notify emergency physicians of abnormal signs; review and complete patient orders promptly; teach medication side effects; recognize signs of cardiac or respiratory distress; provide appropriate interventions; interpret ECG rhythms; perform safety and quality checks; coordinate patient admissions from the ED; document all care accurately and timely; participate in emergency protocols such as Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system.
- Additional Information: All associates are required to receive applicable vaccinations and participate in ongoing safety protocols.
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 #1294455. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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