Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,373 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate CareLocation: San Luis Obispo, CAAgency: Malone HealthcarePay: $2,373 per weekShift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hoursStart Date: ASAPAbout the PositionJob ID: 897351 Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,373.07 Job TitlePCU / SCU RN II - Step-Down Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown) LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA | Acute CareSchedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Days (0700-1930) | OnsiteKey ResponsibilitiesPlan and provide nursing care to patients in the step-down unit, including stable and emergent patient situationsAccurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage patient care during life-threatening emergenciesPerform routine nursing skills including medication administration, intravenous therapy (including blood products), care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains, and safe use of medical equipment in the critical care settingDemonstrate knowledge and skills in the care of patients post coronary intervention, post permanent pacemaker placement, and post AICD placement, including femoral sheath removal using a Femostop DeviceVerify alarm settings with Monitor Technician per policy and make recommendations for optimal monitoring based on patient presentationSupervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice; may float to Medical-Surgical unit as neededRequired QualificationsCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practiceBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor - requiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS) - requiredNIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification - required within 6 months of hireMinimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in the fieldProficiency with Epic EMR requiredPreferred Experience / SkillsBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia Course and/or Critical Care Course 6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience within the last 2 yearsAssociate's Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) or equivalent at minimumWhy Join UsWork in a dynamic acute care environment on the Central California Coast, with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community lifestyleGain experience in a facility that includes a Level III NICU and a county-designated trauma center, offering meaningful and varied clinical exposure