Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
San Luis Obispo, California
Staffing partner
RN
Posted Jul 20 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Stepdown
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts Aug 10, 2026 · Travel
- Practice
- Union position
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
More role details
- Staffing partner
- HealthForce Healthcare
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Registered Nurse, PCU, San Luis Obispo, California. Travel - temporary assignment starting 08/10/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,998–$2,052 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts. Unit focus: step-down unit with RN responsibilities and supervision of ancillary staff. This assignment is represented by CNA and aligns with RN scope of practice in a high-acuity, inpatient-style setting.
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“Requirements Active California RN license 1+ year of RN experience in step-down/SDU or comparable critical care setting Ability to interpret ECG rhythms and respond to emergencies Profic” · from this posting
Requirements
- Active California RN license 1+ year of RN experience in step-down/SDU or comparable critical care setting Ability to interpret ECG rhythms and respond to emergencies Proficiency in patient assessment, prioritization, and care coordination Availability for night shifts and ability to work in a high-acuity unit
Benefits
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Assignment-specific coordination and logistics assistance
- Potential extension opportunities and ongoing placement support
Place
- City
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Median rent
- $1,965/mo
- Local household income
- $73,685/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Luis Obispo area index 108.6, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled on California's Central Coast, San Luis Obispo blends small-town charm with a vibrant downtown anchored by its historic Spanish mission. Cal Poly's presence brings a college-town energy, while nearby wineries and hiking trails offer plenty of off-shift exploration for outdoor-minded nurses.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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