Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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.