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San Luis Obispo, CA
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Contract: 13 weeks | Guaranteed 36 hours/week
Schedule: 3–4 twelve-hour night shifts per week
About the Role
The facility's Emergency Department serves patients across the lifespan—from newborns to geriatrics—in a busy, dynamic setting. You'll provide comprehensive nursing care including , treatment planning, and discharge coordination for acute and emergent cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rapid, accurate assessments and communicate abnormal findings to the Emergency physician in real time
- Manage patient orders, medication administration, and intravenous therapy (including blood products)
- Provide patient education on medications and discharge instructions
- Recognize and respond to cardiac, respiratory, and other life-threatening emergencies
- Maintain indwelling catheters and drains; operate critical care equipment competently
- Interpret ECG rhythms and manage patients during Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations
- Document findings clearly and accurately
- Float to other facilities as needed
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (A.S.) or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred
- Current RN license in state of practice
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications (current at hire)
- TNCC certification required within 6 months of hire
- Minimum 1–2 years recent acute care experience
- NIHSS and current charting system experience
Location Note
San Luis Obispo offers a vibrant coastal community setting with access to nearby beaches and natural hot springs.