Travel RN Nurse Lead

TMS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse Lead to provide clinical and operational leadership in a fast-paced ED. This role partners with nurse managers, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure superior patient outcomes and staff development.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN or higher, California RN licensure, BLS, and demonstrated leadership. Preferred qualifications include a MSN, 5+ years in nursing, and ED leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active California RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Emergency Department.
• Support and mentor nursing staff while promoting professional development.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care delivery.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and workload management based on patient acuity.
• Monitor quality metrics and lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote patient safety and compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Address patient, family, and staff concerns with professionalism and compassion.
• Participate in hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift | 36 Hours/Week (3x12s)
Float Pool

Are you an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in leadership? Join Adventist Health and become an RN Nurse Lead where your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for patient-centered care will make a lasting impact.

As the Emergency Department Nurse Lead, you'll partner with nurse managers, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes, support frontline staff, and create a culture of safety, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

As the RN Nurse Lead, you will:

Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Emergency Department

Support and mentor nursing staff while promoting professional development

Coordinate patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care delivery

Assist with staffing, scheduling, and workload management based on patient acuity

Monitor quality metrics and lead performance improvement initiatives

Promote patient safety and compliance with Joint Commission standards

Address patient, family, and staff concerns with professionalism and compassion

Participate in hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and staff development

Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered work environment

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience

Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

Preferred

Master's Degree in Nursing

Five or more years of nursing experience

Emergency Department leadership experience

Clinical specialty or Nursing Administration certification

CPR certification (per organizational policy)

We're looking for a compassionate leader who:

Thrives in a fast-paced Emergency Department

Leads by example with integrity and accountability

Inspires teamwork and clinical excellence

Champions patient safety and quality improvement

Builds strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues