Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
San Luis Obispo, CA
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,122/weekOverview
- Start Date09/25/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$792/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,330/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
Description
- Position / Title: IMC/PCU/Stepdown - RN
- Facility Name: Adventist Health Sierra Vista
- Location: 1010 Murray Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- VMS Req ID: 990962 / Job ID: 876781
- Target Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Shift Details: Night Shift (1900–0730), 36 guaranteed hours per week.
What the Facility Wants (Requirements & Expectations)
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience Required: At least 2 years of recent experience in the field (6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience in the last 2 years preferred).
- Union Representation: Position is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA).
- License & Certifications: Active California RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (required within 6 months of hire). Basic Dysrhythmia and Critical Care courses preferred.
Clinical & Unit Overview
- Facility Details: 162-bed acute care facility featuring a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county-designated trauma center.
- Core Responsibilities: Planning and providing step-down nursing care, interpreting ECG rhythms accurately, managing life-threatening emergencies, and supervising ancillary personnel.
- Specialized Skills: Competence in medication administration, IV therapy/blood products, indwelling catheters/drains, managing post-coronary intervention patients (including femoral sheath removal using Femostop), and care for post-permanent pacemaker/AICD patients.
- Floating Requirements: Must be willing to float to Med-Surg (MS) if needed.
Employer
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
2 nurses recommend working with Malone Healthcare - Nursing
Pros
Th recruiters are super nice and helpful.
Cons
Lack benefits and perks other companies offer. Was incorrectly paid more than once. The assignment was the worst I’ve experienced from management down to housekeeping. They nitpick travelers on every level and give them double the respiratory therapist to patient ratio with every assignment spread over multiple floors and areas on every side of the facility. Staff makes no attempt at teamwork. Bottom line: Malone is ok🥴 but has MUCH room to improve. Elizabethtown, KY is awful and puts their patients and your license at risk every shift. Don’t do it!
Recommends working with Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
About San Luis Obispo, CA
As a Travel Stepdown 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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