Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, Charge Acute Care — Travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 11/16/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,769 to $2,829 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days (5:00 AM–5:00 PM; schedule rotates). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with a trauma-designated unit. This unit-based leadership role collaborates with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and staff to deliver cost-effective, professional care that supports positive patient outcomes and high patient satisfaction while prioritizing safety. The position emphasizes supervision of nursing and ancillary staff and active participation in patient care as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,769–$2,829 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (5:00 AM–5:00 PM), with schedule rotation
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with trauma designation; leadership responsibilities on a busy unit

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership and supervise assigned nursing and ancillary personnel.
- Collaborate with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and the health care team to develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
- Direct and monitor the performance of patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and efficient delivery of services.
- Participate in patient care as needed and conduct rounds to assess and address patient needs; introduce self to patients and families.
- Foster a patient- and family-centered care environment, with attention to cultural diversity and individual preferences.
- Investigate and address patient care and operational issues; contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient experience enhancements.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience; supervisory/charge leadership experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required; EPIC experience required
- Trauma center experience preferred; ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting
- Ability to work in a trauma-designated unit and participate in interdisciplinary rounds; strong communication and leadership skills

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding coordination to facilitate entry onto the unit
- 24/7 travel support line for urgent needs and questions
- Housing options and relocation guidance where available

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.