Travel Registered Nurse Short Stay Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Short Stay, San Luis Obispo, California. Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital setting. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,254 to $2,342 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (36 hours per week). This travel assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,254 – $2,342 per week
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: hospital-based short stay unit
- Travel assignment with dedicated support

Responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients across age groups (infant through geriatric) in the pre/post-operative and procedural environment, including the diagnostic cath lab when applicable
- Monitor patient status, perform focused assessments, administer medications as ordered, manage equipment, and document care accurately
- Deliver pre- and post-procedure education and discharge planning to patients and families
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, protocol compliance, and efficient patient throughput
- Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control and safety policies in a fast-paced setting

Requirements
- Current CA RN license
- Nursing degree (ADN or BSN) from an accredited program
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in pre- and post-operative care in a diagnostic cath lab setting preferred
- Ability to perform in a 12-hour shift pattern and maintain quality patient care in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel to the assignment location and work 36 hours per week on a 3x12-hour day shift schedule

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Housing assistance available
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Nationwide travel opportunities

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional travel openings, visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC at to view other RN travel assignments.

PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.