Overview
Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 09/14/2026 for 13 weeks. Earn $1,989-$2,107 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:30–19:00). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This unit-based leadership role supports patient care on a trauma-level unit with no on-call requirement.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,989-$2,107 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (06:30–19:00)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital; trauma-level unit
- Leadership responsibilities on the unit; no on-call required

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and care teams; supervise assigned nursing and ancillary staff
- Initiate and coordinate conferences with the health team, patients, and families to develop and revise care plans for optimal, individualized care
- Direct and monitor personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of services
- Participate in patient care as needed and lead rounds to assess care needs and introduce yourself to patients and families
- Promote patient- and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity and individual needs; gather feedback to improve the patient experience
- Manage administrative expectations of a nurse lead on the unit, including scheduling considerations and interdepartmental communication; no on-call required

Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum two years recent acute care experience; supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills required
- Licenses/Certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) required; TNCC required; ACLS required
- Department-specific credentials: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS required; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required; TNCC required
- Additional qualifications: Experience in a trauma-level unit preferred; strong leadership, rounds, care planning, and interprofessional collaboration skills; no on-call requirement

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
- Competitive pay data aligned to weekly rates and schedule

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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.

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