Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Charge Acute Care Registered Nurse – Travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,305–$2,516 per week. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 3x12 nights (6:30 PM–6:30 AM). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This role emphasizes unit-based leadership, collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff, and oversight of nursing and ancillary personnel to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,305–$2,516 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12s (6:30 PM–6:30 AM)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Supervise and direct activities of licensed and ancillary staff, using professional and supervisory judgment to ensure safe, efficient care.
- Participate in rounds and care conferences, develop and revise individualized care plans with input from the health team, patients, and families.
- Monitor performance of nursing and support staff, identify opportunities to improve patient safety, outcomes, and experience, and implement improvements.
- Deliver direct patient care as needed, while maintaining a hands-on role in daily operations and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity and individual needs; communicate clearly with patients and families about care plans and progress.
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice (California). CPR/BLS certification required. AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS required. AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS required. BLS certification required by policy.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent nursing experience; prior Charge RN leadership experience required.
- Additional: Ability to work in a fast-paced short-term acute care setting; demonstrate supervisory skills and clinical proficiency appropriate for a Charge RN role.
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with defined duration and guaranteed hours
- Night shift schedule with no mandatory on-call; on-call is voluntary
- Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
- Access to assignment resources and coordination from the hiring team
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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.
Charge Acute Care Registered Nurse – Travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,305–$2,516 per week. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 3x12 nights (6:30 PM–6:30 AM). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This role emphasizes unit-based leadership, collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff, and oversight of nursing and ancillary personnel to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,305–$2,516 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12s (6:30 PM–6:30 AM)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Supervise and direct activities of licensed and ancillary staff, using professional and supervisory judgment to ensure safe, efficient care.
- Participate in rounds and care conferences, develop and revise individualized care plans with input from the health team, patients, and families.
- Monitor performance of nursing and support staff, identify opportunities to improve patient safety, outcomes, and experience, and implement improvements.
- Deliver direct patient care as needed, while maintaining a hands-on role in daily operations and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity and individual needs; communicate clearly with patients and families about care plans and progress.
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice (California). CPR/BLS certification required. AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS required. AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS required. BLS certification required by policy.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent nursing experience; prior Charge RN leadership experience required.
- Additional: Ability to work in a fast-paced short-term acute care setting; demonstrate supervisory skills and clinical proficiency appropriate for a Charge RN role.
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with defined duration and guaranteed hours
- Night shift schedule with no mandatory on-call; on-call is voluntary
- Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
- Access to assignment resources and coordination from the hiring team
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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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