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Posted August 17, 2026

RN- Nurse lead

Talented Medical Solutions
San Luis Obispo, CA, US Full Time
2891USD - 2916USD per week

Job Description

Job Description
๐Ÿฉบ Travel RN โ€“ Nurse Lead

๐Ÿ“ Location: San Luis Obispo, California
๐Ÿฅ Position: RN โ€“ Nurse Lead
โณ Contract: 13 Weeks
๐Ÿ• Hours: 36 Hours/Week
๐Ÿ“‹ Specialty: Nursing Leadership

๐ŸŒŸ About the Opportunity

Take your nursing leadership career to the next level in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA! Weโ€™re seeking an experienced and confident RN Nurse Lead to join a collaborative healthcare team for a 13-week contract assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who can support frontline nursing staff, coordinate patient care, promote quality and safety, and serve as a reliable resource for the healthcare team.

๐Ÿฉบ Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff during assigned shifts.

  • Coordinate and oversee daily patient care activities.

  • Serve as a resource and mentor to RNs and other clinical staff.

  • Assist with patient assignments and ensure appropriate staffing and workflow.

  • Monitor patient care to ensure compliance with facility policies and clinical standards.

  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Assist with managing complex or high-acuity patient situations.

  • Promote effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

  • Support staff with clinical decision-making and escalation of patient concerns.

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation.

  • Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and infection-control practices.

  • Assist with orientation, education, and training of nursing staff as needed.

  • Respond appropriately to emergencies and changing patient-care priorities.

โญ Assignment Highlights
  • 13-week contract

  • 36 hours per week

  • San Luis Obispo, CA

  • RN Nurse Lead/Clinical Leadership opportunity

  • Work alongside a dedicated and collaborative healthcare team

  • Excellent opportunity to strengthen your nursing leadership experience

๐Ÿฉบ RN โ€“ Nurse Lead Requirements
  • Active California RN License โ€“ required

  • Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience โ€“ required

  • Previous Nurse Lead, Charge Nurse, or nursing leadership experience strongly preferred

  • Current BLS certification โ€“ required

  • ACLS certification โ€“ preferred/required based on facility requirements

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

  • Demonstrated experience with staff coordination, delegation, and patient assignments

  • Ability to provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff

  • Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills

  • Experience working in a hospital/acute-care setting preferred

๐ŸŽฏ Ideal Candidate

Weโ€™re looking for an RN who is:

  • An experienced and confident clinical nursing leader

  • Strong in communication, delegation, and team coordination

  • Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Skilled in patient assessment and clinical decision-making

  • Compassionate, professional, and team-oriented

  • Able to mentor and support nursing staff

  • Committed to patient safety and high-quality care

๐ŸŒด Why San Luis Obispo?

Known for its beautiful scenery, welcoming community, and central California location, San Luis Obispo offers an excellent combination of career opportunity and California lifestyle.

๐Ÿš€ Ready to Lead?

If youโ€™re an experienced RN looking for a leadership-focused contract where your clinical expertise can make a real difference, this 13-week Nurse Lead opportunity could be the perfect next assignment.

Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career! ๐Ÿฉบโœจ

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