Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Shift Type: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, schedule includes every-other-weekend (EOW) and holiday rotation with permanent staff; guaranteed 36 hours/week; must float between 300 unit and main unit

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 high-quality telemetry and MedSurg nursing care for a mixed medical and cardiac patient population
• Monitor cardiac telemetry using Philips monitors and respond to arrhythmias and alarms promptly
• Administer and titrate drips safely (amiodarone, heparin, diltiazem, fixed-rate insulin, nitroglycerin, dopamine for renal dosing)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RT and pharmacy to optimize patient outcomes
• Perform thorough documentation in Cerner and complete nurse read strips as required
• Deliver post-op cardiac care (post-cath, post-pacemaker, post-PCI, TAVR, CABG) with attention to early complications
• Educate patients and families on condition management, discharge planning, and self-care
• Float between units seamlessly while maintaining patient safety and unit workflows

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in California
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (telemetry/MedSurg preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Experience with Cerner charting and Philips telemetry monitoring preferred
• Comfortable with 12-hour day shifts, floating between units, and weekend rotations

Education

• Active RN license in California
• ADN or nursing diploma accepted; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
• Skilled in IV/drip management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive medications
• Familiarity with post-op cardiac care and common cardiac procedures (PCI, TAVR, CABG, pacemakers)
• Experience managing respiratory support such as BiPAP/CPAP and recognizing respiratory distress
• Strong documentation skills in Cerner and ability to complete nurse read strips
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced acute care setting and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of sepsis recognition and initial management

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities to reward your dedication
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week for predictable income
• Medical, dental and vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Access to continuing education and unit-specific orientation to boost your skills
• Supportive team environment with experienced RT and monitor tech coverage
• Flexible scheduling with every-other-weekend (EOW) rotations for life outside work
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore San Luis Obispo, CA

Explore San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast on your days off: stroll the lively downtown and farmers market, hike Bishop Peak or Monta?a de Oro for stunning coastal views, visit nearby Pismo Beach and Morro Bay for surf and seafood, take a short trip to Paso Robles for award-winning wineries, or tour Hearst Castle and the scenic Highway 1 coastline. Plenty of outdoor adventures, great local dining, and weekend getaways await.

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