Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU, travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 09/14/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,080-$2,131 per week. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12 nights). Setting: hospital-based step-down/PCU environment. This assignment is a Travel - Temporary Assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,080-$2,131 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Hours per week: 36
- Setting: step-down unit in acute care
- Representation: CNA-on-site support

Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care to patients in the step-down unit, ensuring timely assessment, planning, and implementation of care
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and respond to rhythm changes and life-threatening emergencies
- Monitor patient status and intervene as needed to stabilize conditions in a high-acuity environment
- Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel in accordance with scope of practice
- Collaborate with the healthcare team and CNA staff to coordinate care and ensure patient safety and continuity of care
- Document care activities, monitor outcomes, and communicate changes in patient condition to the team

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California (or eligibility to practice in California)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience in a step-down/PCU or similar acute care setting
- Proficiency in ECG rhythm interpretation and monitoring
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced hospital environment
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to supervise and delegate tasks to CNA staff

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated credentialing and onboarding assistance to speed start
- Housing and relocation support available
- Extension opportunities beyond the initial assignment
- Nationwide travel assignments available through Healthforce
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Ongoing assignment support throughout the contract

Find more opportunities
If this opening isn’t the perfect fit, you’re welcome to explore other travel nursing opportunities available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC. To view and apply for additional openings, visit 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
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• 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.