Location: Arroyo Grande, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, schedule includes nights across the week with every-other-weekend requirement (every other weekend), EOW first to float; guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care for Med Surg and Telemetry patients, maintaining ratios (typically 1:5 Med Surg, 1:4 Telemetry)
• Assess and interpret cardiac rhythms and EKG strips independently and collaborate with monitor techs
• Administer medications including drips such as cardizem and non-titrating heparin according to protocol
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and participate in required hospital orientation and competency checks (including a proctored EKG exam)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, respiratory therapy (24/7), and nursing aides to optimize patient outcomes
• Float between Med Surg, Tele, and Rehab units as needed while maintaining high-quality care
• Support charge nurse operations when assigned, while recognizing the charge role does not take patient assignment

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit) — meet state licensure requirements
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience (Med Surg/Telemetry experience strongly preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIH certification noted
• Strong telemetry skills and EKG interpretation competency (hospital requires a 15-minute proctored EKG exam during orientation)
• Proficiency with Cerner or similar electronic medical record systems
• Comfort administering common drips (e.g., cardizem, heparin non-titrating) and caring for common diagnoses: ortho, CHF, COPD, NSTEMI, pneumonia

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry rhythm recognition and strip interpretation
• Med Surg clinical assessment and care planning
• Safe medication administration and IV drip management
• Electronic charting in Cerner
• Effective communication and teamwork in acute care settings
• Ability to prioritize patients and work efficiently on 12-hour night shifts

Benefits

• Competitive pay for travel nurses plus holiday and call differentials
• Guaranteed hours to help you plan your life outside work (36 hours/week)
• Supportive team environment with experienced monitor techs and RT on site
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance for travel clinicians
• Flexible scheduling and the opportunity to gain diverse Med Surg and Telemetry experience
• Opportunity to work with a strong clinical team and professional development during orientation
• Travel reimbursement and resources to help with housing logistics
• Referral bonus program and ongoing recruiter support

Travel Perks: Explore Arroyo Grande, CA

Arroyo Grande sits on California's scenic Central Coast, so when you're off shift you can catch sunsets at nearby Pismo Beach, explore coastal trails and tide pools at Shell Beach and Montana de Oro State Park, or take a short drive to Morro Bay for kayaking, whale watching, and the iconic Morro Rock. Wine lovers can enjoy tasting rooms and vineyard tours in Paso Robles and Edna Valley, and history buffs can plan a day trip to Hearst Castle in nearby San Simeon. Local farmers markets, coastal drives, and fresh seafood rounds out weekends perfectly.

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