Travel Nurse RN - Administration / Management in Salinas, CA

Simulation & Education Coordinator - $68–$93 - Day

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Step into a high-impact educator role supporting nursing, providers, residents, allied health, students, and the community through simulation-based learning.
• Partner closely with Nursing Education leadership and multidisciplinary stakeholders to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Own and grow a robust simulation program, including alignment with Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation standards.
• Work in a collaborative hospital environment where education, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives intersect.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
• American Heart Association certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• 1–3+ years of full-time acute care experience (Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, or Emergency Department)
• 1+ year of full-time experience as an Educator using simulation
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with computer-based tools to support project management and educational programming
• Preferred: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) (highly desirable)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead day-to-day oversight of the hospital’s simulation program, including compliance with SSH accreditation standards.
• Design and deliver simulation and education experiences for a wide range of learners (nursing, providers, residents, allied health, students, and community).
• Build simulation activities based on annual nursing education needs, quality priorities, and regulatory training requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders (CNSs, physicians, directors, Quality, Risk, Residency Program) to align education with organizational goals.
• Support simulation operations by observing and assisting the Simulation Operations Specialist as needed.
• Help teams develop learning and simulation training plans that strengthen clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery and related quality improvement initiatives.
• Collect and manage simulation-related data and reporting for the Simulation Governance Council.
• Maintain and update simulation policies and procedures that support accreditation and best practices.

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Day shift
• Compensation: Salary $68–$93
• Work setting: On-Site

Why You'll Love This Location:

• Enjoy Central Coast living with easy access to beautiful coastal scenery and outdoor recreation.
• Experience a relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community and a lower-key pace than major metro areas.
• Explore nearby parks, trails, and weekend getaways throughout Monterey County.
• Take advantage of California’s year-round mild climate for an active, outdoors-focused routine.