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

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