Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job Job at Healthforce, San Luis Obispo, CA

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  • Healthforce
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU/SDU (Travel) in San Luis Obispo, California. Travel assignment starts 08/24/2026 for 13 weeks with a weekly pay range of $1,914.00 to $2,015.00 per week and 36 hours per week on a 3x12-night shift. The role is in a hospital setting, providing care in a step-down unit with RN-to-CNA collaboration. This assignment is managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,914.00 – $2,015.00 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based step-down unit (SDU) / progressive care unit (PCU)
- Travel assignment with client-facing responsibilities and CNA collaboration
- Documentation and clinical duties aligned with high-acuity patient care

Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and deliver nursing care to patients in the SDU/PCU, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice.
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage patient care during life-threatening emergencies.
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, and adjust care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Coordinate patient transitions and communicate changes in condition to families and team members.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel (CNA) within their scope of practice.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records, ensure patient safety, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California (or eligibility per state requirements)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in SDU/PCU or a comparable high-acuity unit
- Ability to interpret ECG rhythms and respond to emergent cardiac events
- Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
- Comfortable working night shifts (3x12 hours) in a hospital setting
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; capable of supervising CNA support staff

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- On-assignment support to address needs during the contract
- Access to additional travel opportunities with health system partners

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:
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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift

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