Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 08/24/2026 for 13 weeks. Pay range $1,929–$2,084 per week with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift: 3x12-night schedule. Setting: a 162-bed short-term acute care facility with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county-designated trauma center.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,929–$2,084 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-night schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Facility/type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with NICU and trauma services
- Float to medical-surgical units if needed

Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care for patients in the PCU, including monitoring and responding to evolving conditions.
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies; collaborate with the care team to implement rapid interventions.
- Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and transfusions safely; manage IV lines and blood products as ordered.
- Care for indwelling catheters and drains; operate and troubleshoot standard monitoring equipment; verify alarm settings per policy.
- Support post-procedure care such as post–coronary intervention management, femostop use after femoral access, and post‑pacemaker or post‑AICD placement; care for patients with stable acute coronary syndromes.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel within scope of practice; adhere to the chain of command and document care accurately.

Requirements
- License: Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 6 months of hire; NIHSS competency
- Experience: At least two years of recent nursing experience in the field; six months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience in the last two years preferred
- Special requirements: Ability to work night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM); willing to float to medical-surgical units if assigned

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Dedicated travel and credentialing coordination throughout the assignment
- Standard travel nursing support and resources to facilitate onboarding and ongoing placement
- Access to follow-on opportunities and additional travel openings within the organization

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a fit or you’re seeking other assignments, explore additional travel nursing openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.