Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,400/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in San Luis Obispo This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the step down unit, with responsibilities including interpreting ECG rhythms and managing care during life-threatening emergencies. The role requires supervision and delegation of tasks to ancillary personnel and offers an engaging opportunity within a well-equipped healthcare facility.
Job Details
- Position Description: Responsible for planning and delivering nursing care to patients in the step down unit, including interpretation of ECG rhythms and emergency management. Supervises and delegates responsibilities to ancillary personnel within scope of practice.
- Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent (required); Bachelors Degree in Nursing (preferred); Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course (preferred); Completion of Critical Care Course (preferred); 6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience in last 2 years (preferred).
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice (required); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor (required); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor (required); NIHSS certification (required within 6 months of hire); Facility-specific BLS certification (required); AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS (required).
- Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Essential Functions: Performs appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations, including medication administration, intravenous therapy, care of indwelling devices, and safe equipment use. Accurately interprets ECG rhythms, manages care during emergencies, and verifies alarm settings. Demonstrates knowledge in post-procedure patient management, clinical judgment in cardiac care, and multidisciplinary planning. Delegates care tasks based on competency, documents all care accurately, performs safety checks, and participates in continuous quality improvement.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have Epic EMR system experience.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About San Luis Obispo, CA
As a Travel Progressive Care 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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