Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date August 3, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,985–$2,061 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights, 36 hours per week. Assignment type: travel - temporary. This position supports care in an inpatient step-down unit and is represented by CNA.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,985–$2,061 per week
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, nights (3x12)
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Start date: August 3, 2026
- Setting: inpatient step-down unit within a hospital level of care
- Representation: CNA (as noted in job specifics)

Responsibilities
- Plan and provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in the step-down unit, including care planning and reassessment.
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and monitor for life-threatening emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor responses, and document changes.
- Supervise and delegate care to ancillary personnel (e.g., CNAs) consistent with their scope of practice.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and participate in discharge planning and patient/family education.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license (California) or equivalent licensure per jurisdiction
- Demonstrated ability to interpret ECG rhythms and manage acute care needs
- Ability to work nights and maintain flexibility with a 3x12-hour schedule
- Experience in a step-down, telemetry, or related acute care setting preferred
- Strong communication and documentation skills; capable of working in a fast-paced inpatient environment

Benefits and Support
- Assignment coordination and travel support from the staffing team
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing recruiter support available during the assignment
- Professional support to facilitate performance and compliance throughout the contract

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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