Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Adventist Health- Sierra Vista
Mid Level
Embark on a meaningful and dynamic journey as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a premier travel nursing opportunity in California’s Central Coast. This specialty demands clinical precision, compassionate connection, and the resilience to guide patients through nuanced recovery journeys. As you begin on 03/16/2026, you’ll join a team that values expert judgment, steady hands, and a patient‑centered approach that elevates outcomes across the continuum of care. This assignment unfolds over Weeks, with weekly pay ranging from $1,862 to $1,924, and a flexible schedule crafted to balance professional excellence with personal well‑being. You’ll experience the beauty of San Luis Obispo while expanding your horizons through opportunities to work in other locations across the United States. The role is designed to challenge you, reward your dedication, and accelerate your growth within the PCU discipline.
Location Benefits: San Luis Obispo sits at the heart of California’s breathtaking Central Coast, offering a mild climate, scenic coastlines, and abundant outdoor recreation. Imagine mornings by the shoreline, afternoons exploring rolling wine country, and evenings enjoying farm-to-table cuisine in a community renowned for its safety, culture, and quality of life. You’ll practice in a setting that blends advanced clinical practice with a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. For professionals who crave regional variety, the program also presents the opportunity to practice in other U.S. locations, expanding clinical exposure to diverse patient populations, hospital systems, and care environments. This combination of proximity to the ocean and access to vibrant urban corridors makes every shift an opportunity to recharge, learn, and contribute meaningfully to patient journeys.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: closely monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, interpret evolving clinical data, manage post‑operative and acuity‑progressive patients, adjust medications within protocol, perform frequent assessments, administer IV therapies and complex medications, implement care plans, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize transitions of care.
- Professional growth: enhance critical thinking in a high‑acuity PCU setting, develop leadership competencies through precepting and peer coaching, pursue specialty certifications, and gain exposure to diverse pathology including cardiac, respiratory, and post‑surgical recovery scenarios.
- Competitive benefits: enjoy a compensation package that includes a sign‑on style incentive, housing assistance, and potential extension opportunities to align with your career path and lifestyle needs.
- Comprehensive support: access 24/7 support from our dedicated travel team, including clinical education resources, onboarding coaching, and real‑time assistance while you’re on assignment, ensuring you feel backed every step of the way.
- Schedule and logistics: flexible weekly hours aligned with clinical demand; the assignment starts on 03/16/2026 and runs for Weeks, with compensation between $1,862 and $1,924 per week, reflecting the value you bring to the unit and the organization. There is no guaranteed minimum of hours, consistent with dynamic travel staffing models, but you’ll have predictable access to consistent assignments and the opportunity to extend based on performance and preferences.
Company Values: Our partner organization is grounded in empowering nursing professionals to advance their careers within a supportive, collaborative culture. You’ll find a work environment that prioritizes mentorship, evidence‑based practice, and transparent communication. Commitment to your professional development is woven into every assignment, with resources for continuing education, leadership pathways, and opportunities to broaden your clinical expertise while maintaining work‑life balance. The community you join believes in recognizing your contributions, celebrating growth, and uplifting a team where every nurse’s voice helps shape better patient experiences and outcomes.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to amplify your impact in PCU, we invite you to apply and explore this vibrant opportunity in California’s San Luis Obispo with the potential to broaden your horizons across the country. Bring your clinical excellence, compassionate care, and curiosity for growth to a role designed to challenge and support you, every step of the way. This is more than a job—it's a trajectory toward greater professional fulfillment, educational advancement, and personal well‑being, with a team that honors your contribution and invests in your development. Start the next chapter of your nursing career by applying today and discover how far your skills can take you when guided by a company that values your expertise and your future.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: San Luis Obispo sits at the heart of California’s breathtaking Central Coast, offering a mild climate, scenic coastlines, and abundant outdoor recreation. Imagine mornings by the shoreline, afternoons exploring rolling wine country, and evenings enjoying farm-to-table cuisine in a community renowned for its safety, culture, and quality of life. You’ll practice in a setting that blends advanced clinical practice with a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. For professionals who crave regional variety, the program also presents the opportunity to practice in other U.S. locations, expanding clinical exposure to diverse patient populations, hospital systems, and care environments. This combination of proximity to the ocean and access to vibrant urban corridors makes every shift an opportunity to recharge, learn, and contribute meaningfully to patient journeys.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: closely monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, interpret evolving clinical data, manage post‑operative and acuity‑progressive patients, adjust medications within protocol, perform frequent assessments, administer IV therapies and complex medications, implement care plans, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize transitions of care.
- Professional growth: enhance critical thinking in a high‑acuity PCU setting, develop leadership competencies through precepting and peer coaching, pursue specialty certifications, and gain exposure to diverse pathology including cardiac, respiratory, and post‑surgical recovery scenarios.
- Competitive benefits: enjoy a compensation package that includes a sign‑on style incentive, housing assistance, and potential extension opportunities to align with your career path and lifestyle needs.
- Comprehensive support: access 24/7 support from our dedicated travel team, including clinical education resources, onboarding coaching, and real‑time assistance while you’re on assignment, ensuring you feel backed every step of the way.
- Schedule and logistics: flexible weekly hours aligned with clinical demand; the assignment starts on 03/16/2026 and runs for Weeks, with compensation between $1,862 and $1,924 per week, reflecting the value you bring to the unit and the organization. There is no guaranteed minimum of hours, consistent with dynamic travel staffing models, but you’ll have predictable access to consistent assignments and the opportunity to extend based on performance and preferences.
Company Values: Our partner organization is grounded in empowering nursing professionals to advance their careers within a supportive, collaborative culture. You’ll find a work environment that prioritizes mentorship, evidence‑based practice, and transparent communication. Commitment to your professional development is woven into every assignment, with resources for continuing education, leadership pathways, and opportunities to broaden your clinical expertise while maintaining work‑life balance. The community you join believes in recognizing your contributions, celebrating growth, and uplifting a team where every nurse’s voice helps shape better patient experiences and outcomes.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to amplify your impact in PCU, we invite you to apply and explore this vibrant opportunity in California’s San Luis Obispo with the potential to broaden your horizons across the country. Bring your clinical excellence, compassionate care, and curiosity for growth to a role designed to challenge and support you, every step of the way. This is more than a job—it's a trajectory toward greater professional fulfillment, educational advancement, and personal well‑being, with a team that honors your contribution and invests in your development. Start the next chapter of your nursing career by applying today and discover how far your skills can take you when guided by a company that values your expertise and your future.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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