Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

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

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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.

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