Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – CVICU in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 11/02/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,091 to $2,189 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift is nights, consisting of 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week). Work in a critical care setting focusing on cardiovascular and multi-system critical care patients. This position is represented by CNA.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,091 – $2,189 per week
- Guaranteed hours: none
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: CVICU/critical care environment

Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care to patients in the CVICU, including ongoing assessment and intervention for high-acuity conditions.
- Supervise and delegate care tasks to ancillary personnel within their scope of practice to ensure safe, coordinated care.
- Apply critical care nursing knowledge for patients with multi-system failure requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma management, respiratory support, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Maintain thorough documentation, respond to clinical changes, and implement appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with physicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; ensure clear handoffs and continuity of care.
- This position is represented by CNA.

Requirements
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
- Ability to work in a high-acuity CVICU environment and manage complex patient needs
- Strong critical thinking, assessment, and decision-making skills
- Effective communication and teamwork; capable of supervising ancillary staff
- Willingness to work night shifts on a 12-hour schedule

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Extended opportunities for contract continuation or new assignments
- Nationwide travel opportunities through the organization

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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.
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