Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

About the role

This is a Registered Nurse, PCU travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California, starting on August 3, 2026, for 13 weeks. The position supports care in an inpatient step-down unit and is represented by CNA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in the step-down unit, including care planning and reassessment
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and monitor for life-threatening emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor responses, and document changes
• Supervise and delegate care to ancillary personnel (e.g., CNAs) consistent with their scope of practice
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and participate in discharge planning and patient/family education

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license (California) or equivalent licensure per jurisdiction
• Demonstrated ability to interpret ECG rhythms and manage acute care needs
• Ability to work nights and maintain flexibility with a 3x12-hour schedule
• Experience in a step-down, telemetry, or related acute care setting preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills; capable of working in a fast-paced inpatient environment

Benefits

• Assignment coordination and travel support from the staffing team
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing recruiter support available during the assignment
• Professional support to facilitate performance and compliance throughout the contract

Pay

The weekly pay range is $1,985–$2,061 per week, for 36 hours per week, working 3x12-hour nights.

Schedule

The contract length is 13 weeks, starting on August 3, 2026.

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.