Travel

Med Surg

San Luis Obispo, CA

Medical-Surgical RN | Night Shift | San Luis Obispo, CA

This 13-week contract brings you to a medical-surgical unit on the Central California Coast, caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across a range of acuity levels.

Shift & Schedule

  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • 3 × 12-hour shifts per week | No set days
  • 36 guaranteed hours | No on-call required

Clinical Scope

The med-surg unit manages a broad patient population, including post-operative care, IV therapy, and complex medical conditions. Core competencies required include:

  • Medication administration and IV therapy, including blood products
  • Epidural management and acute post-op wound care
  • Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains
  • Sterile technique and vascular patency assessment
  • Patient and family education tailored to age, condition, and learning readiness

Requirements

  • Active RN license in California (or compact equivalent)
  • BLS certification (required)
  • Minimum 1–2 years of medical-surgical experience
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred

Location

San Luis Obispo offers a lively downtown, mild coastal weather, and easy access to nearby beaches — a great setting for a travel assignment.

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: December 7, 2026