Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

RN II – Step Down Unit (SDU)

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care to patients in the step down unit
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage patient care during life-threatening emergencies
• Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel within their scope of practice
• Float to Medical-Surgical unit as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 6 months of hire
• Associate Degree in Nursing (A.S.) or equivalent

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia Course and/or Critical Care Course
• Minimum 6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience within the last 2 years

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized step-down unit with a focus on cardiac and critical care populations
• Position is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA)