Travel Contract

Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Arroyo Grande, CA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,725/week

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Overview

Start Date01/05/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

9% higher than average Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Nurse pay in California

Estimated total pay

$2,725/week

Description

ICU Nurse Travel Opportunity - California

Location: Arroyo Grande, CA
Unit: ICU (8 beds)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

Minimum 2 full years of ICU nursing experience
Active California nursing license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH
Travel nursing experience preferred

Unit Details

Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2
EMR system: Cerner
Charge Nurse coverage on day shifts (no patient assignment)
Night shift has a shift leader
No nurse aides on the unit
Tele/Monitor techs available (Phillips system), but nurses must read and interpret EKG strips
Drips and ventilators used regularly
Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
Pharmacy on call after hours (not 24/7)
Hospitalist or Intensivist on call after hours

Work Schedule & Orientation

12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
Weekend requirement: every other weekend
Holiday shifts rotate with permanent staff
Scrub color: navy
Floating required to telemetry, Marian ICU, or ER (with orientation and patient assignment)
Floor-specific orientation: 1 shift
Nurses must complete a 15-minute proctored EKG competency exam during orientation

Patient Population

Common diagnoses: sepsis, general medical ICU cases, respiratory failure, congestive heart failure (CHF), alcohol withdrawal

Additional Notes

Must be comfortable with 7pm-7am shifts and floating every other week first
Medical Solutions Clinical Team will pre-screen candidates; managers conduct second interviews

Employer

Olaro

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12 nurses recommend working with Olaro

5.0rating

Pros

Easy to get in contact with and thorough.

Cons

None

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Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied healthprofessionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped cliniciansexpand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, careergoals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offercompetitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiencesthat build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlinedonboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guideby your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, orachieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help youthrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.

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