Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Charge Acute Care in San Luis Obispo, California. Start on 10/26/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range is $2,742–$2,876 with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift: Day shift, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM, 5x8s on Monday–Friday with a rotating schedule. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with trauma center capabilities and Level III NICU.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,742–$2,876 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM; 5x8s; M-F with rotating schedule; no on-call
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with trauma center and Level III NICU

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership on the assigned shift, collaborating with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and staff.
- Supervise and direct nursing and ancillary personnel; delegate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure appropriate coverage.
- Develop and revise patient care plans with the health team; participate in direct patient care as needed to ensure timely, evidence-based care.
- Conduct rounds to assess patient care needs, address patient and family concerns, and promote patient- and family-centered care.
- Coordinate care across the continuum and ensure accurate documentation in the EPIC system; support safety and quality initiatives.
- Support trauma-center operations and quality improvement activities; understand there is no on-call requirement for this assignment.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in California (state of practice) or current multi-state license as applicable; California license required.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA or approved vendor per policy).
- Minimum two years of recent RN experience; two-plus years of charge/lead supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- EPIC (or comparable EMR) experience required.
- Ability to work in an acute care, trauma center environment; available for day shift; able to meet the assignment’s 36-hour weekly schedule.

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 13-week travel assignment
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing assistance and onboarding support
- EPIC/EHR training and on-site support as needed
- No on-call requirement

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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.