Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Charge RN – Acute Care in San Luis Obispo, California. Travel assignment starting 11/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,307 per week to $2,514 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1830–0700). Setting: short term acute care hospital. This unit-based leadership role partners with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to deliver safe, professional, cost-efficient care, drive patient outcomes, and support a positive patient and family experience.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,307–$2,514 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1830–0700)
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership as Charge RN, supervising nursing and ancillary staff and collaborating with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and other team members to coordinate care plans.
- Direct and monitor patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and cost-effective care; participate in direct patient care as needed; and conduct rounds to assess patient needs and introduce the care team to patients and families.
- Lead and participate in conferences with health team members, patients, and families to develop and revise individualized care plans; solicit feedback on nursing services and address concerns.
- Oversee care for high-risk delivery patients and coordinate with obstetric/neonatal teams to uphold clinical standards and patient safety.
- Develop strategies with leadership to improve patient and family satisfaction, implement quality improvement measures, and ensure compliance with department policies and best practices.
- Manage staffing, delegation, and escalation of issues to maintain unit operations and safety.
Requirements
- Active RN license in California (state of practice)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; prior Charge RN experience required; high-risk delivery experience preferred
- Certifications: BLS required; NRP and PALS (AHA/ARC) required
- Ability to work at least 3x12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); no on-call required (voluntary options available)
- Demonstrated supervisory skills or experience coordinating care across nursing and ancillary staff
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a timely start
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Potential extension opportunities based on performance and department needs
Find more opportunities
To explore additional roles and travel assignments available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current openings and submit your application.
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 RN – Acute Care in San Luis Obispo, California. Travel assignment starting 11/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,307 per week to $2,514 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1830–0700). Setting: short term acute care hospital. This unit-based leadership role partners with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to deliver safe, professional, cost-efficient care, drive patient outcomes, and support a positive patient and family experience.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,307–$2,514 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1830–0700)
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership as Charge RN, supervising nursing and ancillary staff and collaborating with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and other team members to coordinate care plans.
- Direct and monitor patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and cost-effective care; participate in direct patient care as needed; and conduct rounds to assess patient needs and introduce the care team to patients and families.
- Lead and participate in conferences with health team members, patients, and families to develop and revise individualized care plans; solicit feedback on nursing services and address concerns.
- Oversee care for high-risk delivery patients and coordinate with obstetric/neonatal teams to uphold clinical standards and patient safety.
- Develop strategies with leadership to improve patient and family satisfaction, implement quality improvement measures, and ensure compliance with department policies and best practices.
- Manage staffing, delegation, and escalation of issues to maintain unit operations and safety.
Requirements
- Active RN license in California (state of practice)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; prior Charge RN experience required; high-risk delivery experience preferred
- Certifications: BLS required; NRP and PALS (AHA/ARC) required
- Ability to work at least 3x12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); no on-call required (voluntary options available)
- Demonstrated supervisory skills or experience coordinating care across nursing and ancillary staff
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a timely start
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Potential extension opportunities based on performance and department needs
Find more opportunities
To explore additional roles and travel assignments available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current openings and submit your application.
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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