Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Lead — Medical ICU

Job overview

The Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Lead — Medical ICU role is onsite in San Luis Obispo, CA, with a stated travel pay estimate of $2,100–$2,187 per week. The posting describes a 13-week assignment, day shift, 12-hour shifts, and 36 hours weekly. The role supports unit leadership and patient care in a high-acuity Medical ICU. The nurse lead coordinates staff and patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, supports safe and high-quality outcomes, and contributes to staffing, scheduling, quality improvement, compliance, and staff development.

What you'll do

• Provide unit-based leadership in the Medical ICU
• supervise and direct nursing and ancillary staff
• coordinate care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction
• participate in staffing decisions, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• lead quality improvement and regulatory compliance
• address care issues
• support staff training and coaching.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

travel registered nurse

nurse lead

medical icu

san luis obispo ca

day shift

12-hour shifts

36 hours weekly

$2,100–$2,187/week

13-week assignment

california rn license

bls

acls

tncc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a leadership opportunity in a healthcare system, a strong team environment, and a coastal California location.

Why this role

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, active California RN license, supervisory experience or strong leadership skills, BLS, ACLS, and TNCC. Five or more years of clinical experience and a master’s degree are preferred. Assignment dates are May 4–August 2, 2026.

About the employer

Talented Medical Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.