PCU/ICU Registered Nurse
San Luis Obispo, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$59-63/hourOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse – PCU/ICU
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Job Description
Seeking an experienced PCU/ICU nurse for a travel contract position. The role involves working night shifts with a schedule of 12-hour shifts.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of PCU/ICU nursing experience
- Active California nursing license
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- NIH certification
Additional Information
- Overtime paid after 8 hours per day and after 40 hours per week at the same rate as regular hours
- Schedule includes every other weekend (EOW) off and potential floating responsibilities
- Candidates will be pre-screened by the clinical team, followed by a second interview with managers
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
- Telemetry (Tele) is not part of this role; specialty is PCU/ICU only
Employer
Host Healthcare
229 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Love my recruiters, Lauren Pollacci and Peighton Sizemore! Peighton was my original recruiter and was absolutely great. Lauren is my current recruiter and I love working with her! The responsiveness is amazing and they really advocate for their travelers
Cons
Not many pediatric travel nurse contracts
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About San Luis Obispo, CA
As a travel nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
- The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.
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