Travel Registered Nurse Short Stay Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Short Stay (Pre-/Post-Operative Care) in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay of $2,311–$2,442 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days. Travel assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital outpatient perioperative setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,311–$2,442 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Setting: Outpatient perioperative unit within a short-term acute care hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients across the lifespan in an outpatient/perioperative setting, not in the operating room
- Monitor vital signs, assess patient condition, and respond to clinical changes; manage life-threatening events and interpret ECG rhythms
- Assist with prep and post-procedure care, ensure appropriate equipment is available, and support discharge planning and patient education
- Deliver accurate documentation and care plans, coordinate with the perioperative team, and adhere to unit policies and safety protocols
- Support patients undergoing diagnostic cath lab procedures with timely pre- and post-procedure care and teaching
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to maintain quality of care in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications as required
- Completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with passing score
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Experience: at least two years of recent nursing experience; minimum six months of medical-surgical nursing in the last two years preferred
- Pre-/post-operative perioperative experience: minimum one year in pre- and post-op diagnostic cath lab preferred; not OR
- Ability to work in an outpatient perioperative setting and participate in a variable schedule; no on-call required
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Housing assistance and relocation support where available
- Extension opportunities and ongoing career placement options
- Fast credentialing processes to help you start sooner
- Nationwide assignments and access to a broad network of facilities
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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.
Registered Nurse – Short Stay (Pre-/Post-Operative Care) in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay of $2,311–$2,442 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days. Travel assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital outpatient perioperative setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,311–$2,442 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Setting: Outpatient perioperative unit within a short-term acute care hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients across the lifespan in an outpatient/perioperative setting, not in the operating room
- Monitor vital signs, assess patient condition, and respond to clinical changes; manage life-threatening events and interpret ECG rhythms
- Assist with prep and post-procedure care, ensure appropriate equipment is available, and support discharge planning and patient education
- Deliver accurate documentation and care plans, coordinate with the perioperative team, and adhere to unit policies and safety protocols
- Support patients undergoing diagnostic cath lab procedures with timely pre- and post-procedure care and teaching
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to maintain quality of care in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications as required
- Completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with passing score
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Experience: at least two years of recent nursing experience; minimum six months of medical-surgical nursing in the last two years preferred
- Pre-/post-operative perioperative experience: minimum one year in pre- and post-op diagnostic cath lab preferred; not OR
- Ability to work in an outpatient perioperative setting and participate in a variable schedule; no on-call required
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Housing assistance and relocation support where available
- Extension opportunities and ongoing career placement options
- Fast credentialing processes to help you start sooner
- Nationwide assignments and access to a broad network of facilities
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply at 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.
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