Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – CVICU travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 08/17/2026 for a 13-week engagement on a 3x12 night shift in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges between $1,976 and $2,060 per week. This assignment involves critical care nursing with duties in a CVICU environment and requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,976–$2,060 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
- Setting: Hospital-based critical care (CVICU) travel assignment
- Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver direct nursing care to critically ill patients in the CVICU, including those with multi-system involvement requiring ventilation.
- Monitor hemodynamic status, respiratory function, neurological status, and other critical care parameters; respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Manage ventilated patients and utilize equipment for hemodynamic monitoring, neuro/trauma care, and respiratory support as appropriate.
- Supervise and delegate care tasks to ancillary staff within their scope of practice, ensuring safe and high-quality care.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and uphold patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based ICU protocols.

Requirements
- Active RN license in California
- ICU/CVICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work nights and function effectively in a high-acuity critical care setting
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Able to meet the demands of a 12-hour night shift and manage complex patient needs

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific nursing support and ongoing recruiter assistance
- Credentialing and licensing assistance as needed for the travel assignment
- Access to resources and guidance throughout the contract duration
- Nationwide travel opportunities through the program with dedicated support

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

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