Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

TLC Healthforce•San Luis Obispo, CA

About The Position

Immerse yourself in a life‑changing opportunity as a Travel Registered Nurse, PCU specialty, stationed in the sun‑kissed shores of California’s Central Coast—San Luis Obispo. This is more than a assignment; it’s a pathway to elevate your clinical expertise, broaden your professional network, and make a lasting impact on patients navigating complex acute care needs. If you’ve dreamed of delivering compassionate, high‑quality care while embracing a vibrant community filled with outdoor beauty, artisan culture, and a welcoming pace of life, this role invites you to answer that call. Alongside the striking coastline and scenic vistas, you’ll discover a tradition of excellence in patient outcomes and a culture that honors your expertise. And if you’re curious about widening your horizons, our program also offers opportunities to work across diverse locations in the United States, letting you tailor experiences to your professional goals and lifestyle. Location benefits go beyond the immediate surroundings of San Luis Obispo. This pocket of the California coast blends Mediterranean climate, rolling hills, and thriving local scenes—wine country adventures, coastal hikes, and a burgeoning downtown with farm‑to‑table dining—into a setting that supports balance and well-being for busy healthcare professionals. The Central Coast offers a distinctive blend of community connection and professional magnetism, with access to top‑rated hospitals, interdisciplinary teams, and state-of-the-art clinical resources. The region’s proximity to major metropolitan hubs means you can easily explore weekend getaways or extended day trips along the coastline, while maintaining the steady pace and supportive environment you value in travel nursing. Additionally, you can anticipate the flexibility to rotate to other locations across the U.S., expanding your clinical exposure, enriching your resume, and sharpening adaptability in dynamic care settings. As a PCU RN, your role centers on delivering patient‑centered care for medically complex adults in progressive care units. You’ll assess and monitor patients at varying acuity levels, interpret telemetry and lab data, manage IV therapies and medication administration, and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, charge nurses, and allied health professionals. You’ll lead changes in patient status through careful escalation, documentation, and bedside care that emphasizes safety, comfort, and dignity. You’ll coordinate discharge planning, educate patients and families, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize outcomes and shorten hospital stays where appropriate. This role provides a powerful opportunity to deepen expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, respiratory support, and post‑operative or acute medical management within a supportive travel nursing framework. In addition to clinical growth, you’ll have access to continuing education credits, competency validation, and leadership opportunities as you demonstrate initiative, reliability, and clinical judgment under pressure. The expected start date is 02/09/2026, with a duration measured in weeks to suit both your personal and professional timelines. You’ll receive a competitive weekly pay range of $1,849–$1,976, with the assurance that compensation aligns with the scope of responsibilities and your level of experience. While guaranteed hours are not fixed, the assignment is designed to provide meaningful clinical engagement and opportunities to extend with the program. Role specifics and benefits are designed to support you every step of the way. Your day‑to‑day duties will include continuous patient assessment, implementing precise care plans, managing infusion therapies, addressing telemetry findings, administering medications with meticulous documentation, and ensuring safe patient movements and transfers. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive care transitions, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to standardized protocols that elevate patient safety. The position emphasizes professional growth within the PCU specialty through hands-on practice, mentorship, and exposure to diverse clinical cases, enabling you to refine critical thinking, documentation, and evidence-based practice. In recognition of your expertise, we offer a robust benefits package that includes a welcome bonus component, housing assistance to ease relocation challenges, and support for contract extensions that allow you to deepen your engagement with the facilities and communities you serve. A core pillar of the program is comprehensive support; you’ll have access to 24/7 assistance from our travel healthcare specialists, navigation from onboarding through assignment completion, and rapid escalation pathways if you encounter clinical or logistical concerns. This unwavering support network is designed to ensure you feel heard, valued, and empowered at every stage of your journey. Company values center on empowering staff to advance their careers within a nurturing work environment. We place a premium on autonomy balanced with collaboration, encouraging you to take initiative while drawing from a culture that prioritizes safety, ethical practice, and professional development. Our framework emphasizes consistent mentorship, transparent communication, and opportunities to broaden scope through additional certifications, leadership roles, and exposure to varied clinical settings. We celebrate diversity of experiences and backgrounds, recognizing that every nurse strengthens the team and improves patient outcomes. The organization’s commitment to your growth is operationalized through structured orientation, ongoing training resources, performance feedback, and pathways to longer‑term roles should you choose to transition from travel to permanent employment. If you’re ready to elevate your PCU nursing career while savoring the rewards of coastal living, we invite you to apply. This is your moment to join a company that values your contributions and invests in your professional development, offering meaningful clinical challenges, competitive compensation, and a supportive network that travels with you. Imagine the impact you’ll have on patients during vulnerable moments, the professional relationships you’ll build across facilities, and the personal satisfaction of thriving in a location that feels like a home away from home. Take the next step—apply now to begin a journey that blends clinical excellence, community, and growth, all underpinned by a team dedicated to your success. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. You may experience housing assistance, contract extensions, and a travel‑friendly bonus as part of the overall package, designed to support your transition and ongoing success.

Responsibilities

delivering patient‑centered care for medically complex adults in progressive care units
assess and monitor patients at varying acuity levels
interpret telemetry and lab data
manage IV therapies and medication administration
implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, charge nurses, and allied health professionals
lead changes in patient status through careful escalation, documentation, and bedside care that emphasizes safety, comfort, and dignity
coordinate discharge planning
educate patients and families
participate in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize outcomes and shorten hospital stays where appropriate
continuous patient assessment
implementing precise care plans
managing infusion therapies
addressing telemetry findings
administering medications with meticulous documentation
ensuring safe patient movements and transfers
collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive care transitions
participate in quality improvement initiatives
contribute to standardized protocols that elevate patient safety