Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – CVICU in San Luis Obispo, California. Travel temporary assignment starting October 26, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,151 to $2,247 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with ICU services.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,151–$2,247 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Start date: October 26, 2026
- Facility/work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with CVICU services
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver critical care nursing to CVICU patients, including those requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma care, respiratory support, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with scope of practice; ensure patient safety and continuity of care.
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies in the CVICU population.
- Verify alarm settings and lead placement with appropriate monitoring staff; optimize monitoring based on patient presentation.
- Provide care for patients requiring intracranial pressure monitoring and ventriculostomy; administer medications and IV therapies; manage indwelling catheters and drains; operate relevant critical care equipment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and document care according to policy.
Requirements
- Active RN license in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification
- NIHSS certification or demonstrated competency
- Education: High School/GED required; Associate Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent ICU/critical care experience; CVICU experience preferred
- Ability to work in a high-acuity CVICU setting and adhere to facility policies
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- Competitive weekly pay with a defined per-week range
- Realistic expectations for shift scheduling and patient load in a CVICU environment
Find more opportunities
Find more opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply and exploring additional CVICU travel assignments and other nursing openings.
PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
Registered Nurse – CVICU in San Luis Obispo, California. Travel temporary assignment starting October 26, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,151 to $2,247 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with ICU services.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,151–$2,247 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Start date: October 26, 2026
- Facility/work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with CVICU services
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver critical care nursing to CVICU patients, including those requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma care, respiratory support, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with scope of practice; ensure patient safety and continuity of care.
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies in the CVICU population.
- Verify alarm settings and lead placement with appropriate monitoring staff; optimize monitoring based on patient presentation.
- Provide care for patients requiring intracranial pressure monitoring and ventriculostomy; administer medications and IV therapies; manage indwelling catheters and drains; operate relevant critical care equipment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and document care according to policy.
Requirements
- Active RN license in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire
- AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification
- NIHSS certification or demonstrated competency
- Education: High School/GED required; Associate Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent ICU/critical care experience; CVICU experience preferred
- Ability to work in a high-acuity CVICU setting and adhere to facility policies
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- Competitive weekly pay with a defined per-week range
- Realistic expectations for shift scheduling and patient load in a CVICU environment
Find more opportunities
Find more opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply and exploring additional CVICU travel assignments and other nursing openings.
PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
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