Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Start date August 17, 2026 for 8 weeks. Weekly pay range is $2,029–$2,209 per week with guaranteed hours of 48 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:00 PM). Work setting: short-term acute care hospital with cross-unit responsibilities across ICU, Step-Down/Progressive Care, Med-Surg, Day Stay, PACU, and ER.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,029 – $2,209 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
- Start date: August 17, 2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with cross-unit responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide registered nursing care across ICU, Step-Down/Progressive Care, Med-Surg, Day Stay, PACU, and ER, maintaining competency in each unit.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and manage indwelling catheters and drains; operate and troubleshoot standard medical equipment.
- Monitor and interpret ECG rhythms; respond to life-threatening events and adjust care accordingly.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team; supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice.
- Manage post-procedure care and involve the patient and family in care planning; document accurately per policy.
- Demonstrate adherence to agency policies and chain of command; participate in ongoing professional development and unit competency maintenance.
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice (California) required.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; these must be from approved vendors per policy (Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
- TNCC: Required or enrolled in an upcoming TNCC class.
- Epic experience: Must have current Epic experience.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent RN bedside experience in ICU, Step-Down/Progressive Care, or ER within the last 5 years.
- Additional: Completion of Critical Care Course or equivalent experience preferred; ability to work across listed units and adapt to variable patient acuity.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
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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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