Travel Registered Nurse Short Stay Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, Short Stay — San Luis Obispo, California. This travel temporary assignment begins on 11/02/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,431 to $2,551. The shift is a 3x12 rotating schedule in a hospital setting. This assignment is represented by CNA and is coordinated through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,431–$2,551 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 rotating
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: hospital
- Representation: CNA

Responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients across the lifespan (infant to geriatric) undergoing procedures in a short-stay/procedure environment.
- Monitor patient status, administer medications as ordered, operate and troubleshoot standard equipment, and document findings.
- Perform focused assessments, identify changes in condition, and communicate with the care team to support timely discharge planning.
- Deliver pre- and post-education to patients and families, ensuring understanding of care plans, medications, and potential complications.
- Maintain strict infection control practices, safety standards, and fast turnover in a high-volume setting.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interventional teams to support efficient procedures and transitions of care.

Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience in pre- and post-operative care in a diagnostic cath lab (preferred).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide care across diverse age groups.
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient education skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork to coordinate across multidisciplinary staff.
- Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule in a short-stay procedural setting.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific coordination and support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Access to additional travel opportunities across similar 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.