RN, Nurse Lead $2900

HiredFirst; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 118,527 - 132,723; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group seeks an RN, Nurse Lead in Morro Bay, California. This contract role requires leadership in nursing and staff supervision, ensuring quality patient care and safety. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and an active RN license. Supervisory experience is required, along with certifications in ACLS, BLS, and Fetal Heart Monitoring. The position offers a pay rate of $2,605 – $2,917 per week and includes night shifts with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of practice) required.
• 5+ years technical experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit leadership; supervise nursing and ancillary staff.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians, team, patients, and families.
• Monitor care quality, patient safety, and satisfaction outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Patient safety management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Fetal Heart Monitoring certification

Job description

RN, Nurse Lead (Contract) – California 95240

Pay Rate: $2,605 – $2,917/week

Schedule: Night Shift

Scheduling: As needed; no block scheduling

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Provide unit leadership; supervise nursing and ancillary staff

Coordinate care plans with physicians, team, patients, and families

Monitor care quality, patient safety, and satisfaction outcomes

Adjust staffing based on patient acuity and unit needs

Support staff development, performance management, and hiring decisions

Lead quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives

Resolve patient care and operational issues; recommend improvements

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or equivalent): Required

Master’s Degree: Preferred

Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership skills: Required

5+ years technical experience: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of practice): Required

BLS (AHA or ARC): Required

ACLS (AHA or ARC): Required

NRP (AHA or ARC): Required

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM): Required

Specialty or nursing leadership certification: Preferred

Additional Information

Ensures compliance with patient safety standards and quality measures

Participates in performance improvement and staff development initiatives

Maintains safe, efficient unit operations and equipment readiness

Must meet vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)