Travel Registered Nurse ER Job at Healthforce in San Luis Obispo, CA

Overview Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 08/17/2026 for 8 weeks, with guaranteed 48 hours per week on a night shift (3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM). Weekly pay range: $2,028–$2,198 per week. The position is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,028–$2,198 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital ER travel assignment
• Epic EMR experience required (fast credentialing)

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate triage assessments and notify the Emergency MD of abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs 100% of the time.
• Review and complete patient orders in a timely manner; provide medication side effects teaching and include it in discharge instructions.
• Recognize symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other emergencies; implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and IV therapy, manage indwelling catheters and drains, and ensure safe use of equipment used in the ED.
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage patient care during life-threatening emergencies; advise monitoring as needed.
• Participate in Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations; maintain legible, accurate, timely documentation in the EMR.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year recent acute care experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in California; Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 6 months of hire.
• Facility/Certifications: BLS certification from approved vendor; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS required; Epic EMR experience required.
• Additional: Must be able to work night shifts and participate in a travel assignment; strong charting and teamwork skills.

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support
• Housing assistance
• Extension opportunities
• Fast credentialing
• Nationwide assignments
• Auto-offer and Epic backfill options as applicable

Find more opportunities If you would like to explore other ER travel openings, apply to additional opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC using the Hiring Organization URL: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.