Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room; ER​/Trauma - in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,236 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93405!

Job Title:

RN II-ER Profession:
Registered Nurse Specialty:
Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift Hours per

Shift: 12 hours

Experience:

One year in acute care License:
Current RN license in state of practice

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Must-Have:
Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent Current BLS certification from approved vendor Current ACLS certification from approved vendor Current PALS certification from approved vendor TNCC required within 6 months of hire or transfer

Description:

Provides nursing care, including triage, treatment, and discharge care for Emergency Department patients, from newborns to geriatrics. Completes accurate triage assessment on all patients and notifies the Emergency physician of all abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs 100% of the time. Reviews and completes patient orders in a timely manner. Provides medication side effects teaching to all patients who receive medication in the Emergency Department and includes this teaching in discharge instructions.

Recognizes the symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies 100% of the time. Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including medication administration, intravenous therapy including blood products, care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains, and safe use of any medical equipment used in the critical care setting.

Understands and follows chain of command per policy. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life-threatening emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in providing care during emergency situations. Completes legible, accurate, and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments, and procedures.

Consistently performs necessary unit-specific safety and quality control checks. Facilitates safe and timely coordination and collaboration with inpatient units when admitting patients from the Emergency Department. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Client is committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.

Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Cynet Health

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Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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