PCU Travel Nurse Job in San Luis Obispo, CA | Days (3x12)
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA
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$2,434
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in San Luis Obispo, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Adventist Health Sierra Vista. This role pays $2,434 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista
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Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near San Luis Obispo, CA
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in San Luis Obispo
- Review California nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View California salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore San Luis Obispo, CA
The easy middle of the Central Coast belongs to San Luis Obispo, CA, a college town beneath a chain of volcanic peaks where the mission plaza and Thursday night farmers market set a famously relaxed rhythm. Travel demand here spans emergency, medical-surgical, and telemetry roles serving the regional market. Housing runs expensive and perpetually tight, so arranging early matters, and the nearby towns widen the search usefully. The Madonna Inn's pink extravagance remains the road-trip landmark everyone visits once. Avila and Pismo's beaches lie about fifteen minutes south for after-work sand, with Morro Bay's rock and otters about fifteen northwest. Edna Valley's tasting rooms roll out minutes from downtown. The morros' hiking trails start climbing right at the city's green edge.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · San Luis Obispo, CA · $2,434 /wk