Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care, travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 10/05/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range $2,784–$2,925 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM–6:30 AM). Setting: short-term acute care hospital on the central California coast.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,784–$2,925 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12s, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership and supervision of nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit, working with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and the care team.
- Lead and coordinate patient care planning, initiating and revising individualized care plans in conferences with the health team, patients, and families.
- Direct and monitor nursing staff performance and patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and appropriate resource use; participate in direct patient care as needed.
- Conduct rounds to assess patient needs, introduce yourself to patients and families, and solicit feedback on the quality of nursing services; address concerns promptly.
- Develop and implement strategies with leadership to improve patient experience and satisfaction, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Manage unit operations during assigned shifts, ensuring adequate staffing, adherence to standards, and a patient- and family-centered approach.
Requirements
- California RN license (active, in good standing)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum five years of technical nursing experience; minimum two years of supervisory/charge nurse experience required
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS (AHA/ARC) required; NRP (AHA/ARC) required; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) required; AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring within last 2 years required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Minimum two years of supervisory/leadership experience as a charge nurse
- Must have current FHM experience and be able to work the Night shift
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the perk
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide travel assignments available
- Extension opportunities on successful completion of assignment
- Housing assistance available where applicable
- Ongoing professional support and resources
Find more opportunities
If you’re interested in other openings, please apply at the Hiring Organization URL to explore additional travel nursing roles and other opportunities available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC: 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.
Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care, travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 10/05/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range $2,784–$2,925 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM–6:30 AM). Setting: short-term acute care hospital on the central California coast.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,784–$2,925 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12s, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership and supervision of nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit, working with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and the care team.
- Lead and coordinate patient care planning, initiating and revising individualized care plans in conferences with the health team, patients, and families.
- Direct and monitor nursing staff performance and patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and appropriate resource use; participate in direct patient care as needed.
- Conduct rounds to assess patient needs, introduce yourself to patients and families, and solicit feedback on the quality of nursing services; address concerns promptly.
- Develop and implement strategies with leadership to improve patient experience and satisfaction, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Manage unit operations during assigned shifts, ensuring adequate staffing, adherence to standards, and a patient- and family-centered approach.
Requirements
- California RN license (active, in good standing)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum five years of technical nursing experience; minimum two years of supervisory/charge nurse experience required
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS (AHA/ARC) required; NRP (AHA/ARC) required; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) required; AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring within last 2 years required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Minimum two years of supervisory/leadership experience as a charge nurse
- Must have current FHM experience and be able to work the Night shift
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the perk
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide travel assignments available
- Extension opportunities on successful completion of assignment
- Housing assistance available where applicable
- Ongoing professional support and resources
Find more opportunities
If you’re interested in other openings, please apply at the Hiring Organization URL to explore additional travel nursing roles and other opportunities available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC: 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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