RN Nurse Lead – Medical ICU | San Luis Obispo, CA | Days | 13-Week Contract

Ready to Take the Lead?

Are you an experienced ICU RN Leader who enjoys mentoring teams while continuing to provide exceptional bedside care?

We're hiring an RN Nurse Lead – Medical ICU in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong ICU clinician with leadership experience who wants to make an immediate impact.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• 13-Week Contract

• Day Shift (3 x 12s | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)

• No Call

• Leadership Position with Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities

• Level III Trauma Center

• Collaborative ICU Leadership Team

• Coastal California Location

What We're Looking For

Active California RN License

Minimum 5 years of recent ICU experience

Charge Nurse and/or Supervisor experience in an ICU setting

Current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications

Strong leadership, staffing, and team coordination skills

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations of the Medical ICU

• Provide clinical support and hands-on patient care as needed

• Coordinate staffing assignments and patient flow

• Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff

• Partner with physicians and department leadership

• Drive quality, patient safety, and operational excellence

Before You Apply

Please apply only if you can answer YES to the following:

• Do you have at least 5 years of recent ICU RN experience?

• Have you served as a Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Nurse Lead in an ICU?

• Do you currently hold BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications?

• Are you comfortable balancing clinical care with leadership and administrative responsibilities?