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Posted August 23, 2026

RN, Nurse Lead

HiredFirst
San Luis Obispo, CA, US Full Time
1987USD - 2230USD per week

Job Description

Job Description

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RN – Nurse Lead (Contract)

Location: California, 93405
Contract Dates: April 27, 2026 – July 26, 2026 (13 weeks)
Pay: $1,987 – $2,230/week


Schedule:
  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-hour shift)


Position Summary & Responsibilities:
  • Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with Nurse Manager, Director, and physicians

  • Supervise and coordinate nursing and ancillary staff assignments

  • Ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care and satisfaction

  • Lead care planning, rounding, and interdisciplinary communication

  • Monitor staffing, workflow, and unit operations for efficiency and safety

  • Support quality improvement, compliance, and performance initiatives

  • Coach, evaluate, and support staff performance and development


Requirements:
  • Active RN license in California required

  • Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) required or equivalent experience

  • Minimum 5 years nursing experience preferred

  • Supervisory/leadership experience required

  • BLS required

  • ACLS required

  • PALS required

  • TNCC required

  • MICN certification required

  • Master’s degree preferred


Additional Details:
  • Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and hospital safety standards

  • Responsible for staffing decisions, scheduling, coaching, and disciplinary actions

  • Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives

  • Maintains safe, clean, and operational unit environment

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