Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job
Registered Nurse – CVICU (RN II) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. This travel opportunity starts on 08/17/2026 and runs for 8 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,795 to $2,949, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift is 3x12-hour nights in a high-acuity critical care (CVICU/ICU) setting. Posting date: 07/15/2026. Valid through: 10/11/2026.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,795–$2,949 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: CVICU/ICU in a high-acuity critical care environment
- Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the CVICU, including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring for patients with multi-system involvement.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans; continuously reassess patient status and adjust care as needed.
- Monitor vitals, invasive lines, ventilator settings, labs, and imaging; recognize and respond to deterioration with appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and support staff) to coordinate high-quality patient care.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel (CNA and support staff) in accordance with their scope of practice.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control, patient safety, and documentation standards.
Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- Experience in an ICU/CVICU or other critical care environment preferred
- Ability to work a 3x12-hour night shift in a high-acuity CVICU setting
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; capable of coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supervising ancillary staff
- Willingness to participate in a travel assignment
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There are additional CVICU travel nursing openings available with Healthforce Healthcare LLC. To view current opportunities and apply, 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.
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