Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU | San Luis Obispo, California | Start: 08/03/2026 | 13 weeks | $2,014-$2,118 per week | 36 guaranteed hours | Night shift (3x12s)
Join a short-term acute care setting as a PCU RN on a 13-week travel assignment. This role focuses on step-down/telemetry care with a strong emphasis on cardiac monitoring and rapid response. The shift is nights, and assignments may include float to medical-surgical units as needed. This posting reflects a real opening managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,014-$2,118 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with cardiac telemetry/step-down focus

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in the step-down/telemetry unit, handling stable and evolving conditions.
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms; respond to life-threatening emergencies; manage care during critical events.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, including blood products; maintain sterile technique and infection control.
- Care for and maintain indwelling catheters and drains; operate and troubleshoot standard critical care equipment.
- Verify alarm settings in collaboration with Monitor Technicians; apply lead functions and determine optimal monitoring for patient presentation.
- Support patients post coronary interventions (femoral sheath removal with use of Femostop), post permanent pacemaker placement, post AICD placement, and patients with stable acute coronary syndrome.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff within scope of practice; collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, comprehensive patient care.

Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California) — Required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification — Required
- NIHSS certification — Required within 6 months of hire
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge/assessment capability — Required
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in the field (telemetry/acute care) — Required
- 6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience within the last 2 years — Preferred
- Ability to interpret ECG rhythms and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Extension opportunities based on performance and unit needs
- On-site onboarding and credentialing coordination

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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.

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

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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.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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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.

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