Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, Charge Acute Care | San Luis Obispo, CA | Start 09/14/2026 | 13-week travel assignment | $1,977–$2,091 per week | 36 hours guaranteed per week | Shift: Day shift, 3x12s (6:30 AM–7:00 PM) | Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. This leadership role supports unit-based clinical leadership on a trauma-level unit with collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,977–$2,091 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12s (6:30 AM–7:00 PM)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital; trauma-level unit; leadership responsibilities on the unit
- No on-call requirement on this assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Director; supervise and direct nursing and ancillary personnel
- Initiate and coordinate conferences with health team members, patients, and families to develop and revise care plans for optimal outcomes
- Direct and monitor staff performance of patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency; participate in direct patient care as needed
- Lead rounds to assess patient care needs and introduce self to patients and families; solicit feedback on nursing services
- Develop and implement systems to address patient care across the continuum; collaborate on strategies to improve patient satisfaction and customer experience
- Maintain a focus on culturally competent, patient- and family-centered care and support continuous quality improvement on the unit

Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice (California); BLS required; TNCC required; ACLS required; AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS required; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required
- Education: BSN or equivalent combination of education/related experience required; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent nursing experience in the field; supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills required
- Special qualifications: Ability to work on a trauma-level unit; leadership responsibilities with minimal supervision; no on-call requirement for this assignment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments

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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.