RN - ER

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

The position involves providing nursing care for emergency department patients. Care includes triage, treatment, and discharge for individuals from newborns to geriatrics. Key responsibilities include completing accurate triage assessments on all patients. Notifications of all abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs to the emergency medical provider must be done consistently. Patient orders should be reviewed and completed in a timely manner.

Providing medication side effects teaching to all patients receiving medication in the emergency department is required and always included in discharge instructions. The nurse must recognize symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies at all times. Appropriate nursing interventions in both stable and emergent patient situations must be administered. Competence in routine nursing skills, including medication administration and intravenous therapy, is essential.

Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains, as well as safe use of medical equipment in critical care settings, is necessary. Understanding and following chain of command per policy is required. Accurate interpretation of ECG rhythms and management of care during life-threatening emergencies is essential. The clinician should demonstrate knowledge of lead functions and make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation.

Knowledge and skill in providing care during Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations is critical. Employment involves completing legible, accurate, and timely documentation of all nursing care provided. This includes evaluating the patient's response to medications, treatments, and procedures. Consistent performance of unit-specific safety and quality control checks is necessary. Safe and timely coordination and collaboration with inpatient units when admitting patients from the emergency department must be facilitated.

Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed. Compliance with vaccination requirements is mandatory for all associates. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

City:
San Luis Obispo

State: CA

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer:
Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health:
Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.