Travel Registered Nurse Short Stay Job

Overview Registered Nurse – Short Stay in a travel, temporary assignment within a hospital setting located in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,233-$2,339 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week. Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week (3 days per week). This assignment is represented by Healthforce Healthcare LLC and is intended for a candidate prepared to provide perioperative care across a broad patient age range. Key Highlights - Weekly pay: $2,233-$2,339 per week - Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week - Contract duration: 8 weeks - Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week (3 days) - Start date: 08/17/2026 - Work setting: travel assignment in a hospital setting Responsibilities - Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care for patients from infant to geriatric, addressing a variety of health care needs and disease processes. - Perform routine perioperative tasks, including assessments, technical skills, equipment operation, medication administration, and coordination of care with the surgical team and ancillary staff. - Deliver pre- and post- education to patients and families, and assist with discharge planning and instructions. - Monitor patient status in a fast-paced environment, respond to changes, manage documentation, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative process. - Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams, and cath lab personnel as needed to support procedures and post-procedure recovery. - Maintain accurate records of care, procedures, equipment use, and patient outcomes; support continuity of care across shifts. Requirements - Minimum of one year of experience in pre- and post-operative nursing care, with a preference for experience in a diagnostic cath lab. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced perioperative setting and to manage care across pediatric through geriatric populations. - Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, monitoring equipment, and discharge education. - Strong documentation practices and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth perioperative transitions. Benefits and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support - Dedicated support throughout the assignment - Nationwide travel opportunities - Fast credentialing processes - Housing assistance availability - Extension opportunities for eligible placements Find more opportunities If you’d like to explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel nursing opportunities. PAY DISCLAIMER RULE 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. About Healthforce Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting **travel nurses** and **allied health professionals** with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in **travel nursing jobs**, **allied health travel assignments**, and **local contract opportunities** in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed. Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals. - Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more - Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more - Local contract and per diem opportunities - Short-term and 13-week travel assignments Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay. What Makes Healthforce Different We know that travel healthcare professionals have options.…