Registered Nurse (RN) – Nurse Lead (Medical ICU)

Talented Medicals Solution

San Luis Obispo, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58–$60
SKILLS
Clinical Support, Coaching, Critical Care, Decision Support, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operations, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU), Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)
LOCATION
San Luis Obispo, CA
POSTED
15 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) – Nurse Lead (Medical ICU) Contract

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Address: 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12s | 06:30–19:00
Pay Rate: $58 – $60/hr
Estimated Weekly Pay:$2,088 – $2,160/week
Start: Based on department needs


Job Summary

Serve as a Nurse Lead in the Medical ICU, providing both direct patient care and unit-based leadership. Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, supporting clinical decision-making, ensuring quality care delivery, and assisting the Nurse Manager with daily operations to maintain safety, efficiency, and high patient outcomes.


Requirements

  • Active California RN License

  • Minimum 5 years ICU experience preferred

  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience required

  • Strong critical care skills in a trauma-designated ICU

  • Ability to manage staffing, workflows, and clinical escalation needs


Required Credentials

  • RN License (CA) – Required

  • BLS (AHA) – Required

  • ACLS (AHA) – Required

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

  • Master’s Degree (preferred)

  • ICU leadership or charge nurse experience

  • Clinical specialty certification


Unit Details

  • Medical ICU (Trauma Level Unit)

  • 162-bed acute care facility

  • Level III NICU onsite

  • Community trauma center designation

  • Cerner EMR (facility-wide)

  • No call requirement


Leadership Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate ICU nursing staff

  • Manage daily staffing assignments and acuity balancing

  • Support performance evaluations and staff coaching

  • Assist with quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

  • Collaborate with physicians, Nurse Manager, and Director

  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards


Schedule Notes

  • Day Shift: 06:30–19:00

  • 3x12-hour shifts per week

  • Schedule based on department needs

  • No call


Recruiter Contact

Reach out to Recruiter Joseph – Leadership ICU roles prioritized for experienced candidates

520-924-8770
️ ojoseph@talentedmedicalsolutions.com

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