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ICU Registered Nurse
San Luis Obispo, California
French Hospital Medical Center

$2,192-2,617/week

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ICU Registered Nurse Travel Opportunity

Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Unit: ICU with 11 private rooms
Shift: Nights (6 PM to 6 AM)
Hours per week: 36 (12-hour shifts)
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday schedule: Rotates with permanent staff
Floating: May float to Telemetry (1:4 ratio) or Medical-Surgical (1:5 ratio)
Orientation: 2 shifts floor-specific orientation
Charge nurse role available with a small patient load
EMR system: Cerner
Monitor tech on day shift; nurses read telemetry strips during night shift
Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
PICC line team available; no IV team
Pharmacy not 24/7; night shift nurses may mix medications
Common patient diagnoses: open heart surgery, general surgery, stroke, STEMI, chest tubes, arterial lines, swan-ganz catheters, CRRT, impellas
Balloon pumps not assigned to travelers
No neuro patients on unit

Required Qualifications

Active California RN license
Minimum 2 years ICU nursing experience
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, and swan-ganz catheters required
Prior travel experience preferred

Additional Information

Scrub color: Navy
Intensivist on call after 5 PM
Nurses responsible for reading telemetry strips during night shift
Floating schedule includes every other weekend first to float

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking a travel contract with a focus on critical care skills in a well-supported ICU environment.

Facility

French Hospital Medical Center

3.9rating(17 reviews)

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Short Term Acute Care
111 beds

ADDRESS1911 Johnson AvenueSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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About San Luis Obispo, CA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
It's recommended to start the search early.

Transportation

Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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