Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care, San Luis Obispo, CA. Travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting beginning 09/14/2026 for 13 weeks. Guaranteed 36 hours per week with a night shift of 3 × 12-hour shifts (6:00 PM–6:30 AM). Weekly pay ranges from $2,464 to $2,568. This unit-based leadership role involves supervising nursing and ancillary staff, collaborating with the Nurse Manager and physicians, and ensuring high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a dynamic hospital environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,464–$2,568 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, three 12-hour shifts (6:00 PM–6:30 AM)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
- Extension opportunities may be available

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership and supervision of nursing and ancillary staff, using professional judgment and collaboration with leadership.
- Partner with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and care teams to plan, coordinate, and revise individualized care plans.
- Direct and monitor patient care activities to ensure safety, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes; participate in patient care as needed.
- Conduct rounds to assess patient needs, engage with patients and families, and identify opportunities to improve satisfaction and outcomes.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care, with attention to cultural diversity and individual preferences.
- Identify opportunities to improve care processes and coordinate with the health team to implement changes.

Requirements
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse license in California
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory/charge role (charge nurse experience required)
- Certifications: Current CPR/BLS; ACLS; NRP; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) required
- Special requirements: AHA- or ARC-certified BLS/ACLS/NRP; EPIC electronic medical record experience
- Other: Ability to work in a fast-paced, hospital short-term acute care setting; no on-call duties

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support
- Nationwide assignments
- Fast credentialing
- Additional extension opportunities may be available

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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