Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

HealthForce Healthcare; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Housing assistance

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Fast credentialing

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel step-down assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role involves providing skilled nursing care in a step-down unit with 12-hour day shifts (36 hours per week) for a 13-week contract.

You will interpret ECG rhythms, monitor patient status, and adjust care plans while collaborating closely with CNAs and the care team to ensure high-quality patient care. California RN license is required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California.
• Step-down unit experience or demonstrated competency.
• Proficient interpretation of ECG rhythms.
• Able to work in a hospital setting and fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and delegation with CNAs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care to patients in the step-down unit.
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies.
• Monitor patient status, adjust plans of care, and respond to changes promptly.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with team members, including CNAs, to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Nursing care

Collaboration

Delegation

Hospital setting

Education

RN license (California)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Stepdown

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Start date: 11/09/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Weekly pay: 2,157 to 2,293 USD per week

Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)

Setting: hospital environment as a travel - temporary assignment

Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Job ID: HFJD-378693

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: 2,157–2,293 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
• Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
• Work setting: hospital-type environment; stepdown unit

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care to patients in the step-down unit
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies
• Monitor patient status, adjust plans of care, and respond to clinical changes promptly
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel consistent with their scope of practice
• Collaborate with team members, including CNAs, to ensure safe and effective patient care

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license (California) or equivalent credential for practice in the state
• Step-down unit nursing experience or demonstrated competency in that setting
• Proficient interpretation of ECG rhythms and management of related emergencies
• Ability to work in a hospital setting and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and delegation skills with ancillary staff (e.g., CNAs)

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing process
• Nationwide travel assignments
• Extension opportunities
• Housing assistance available where applicable
• Referral bonus up to $1,000

Pay Disclaimer

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary.

Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.