Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Overview

Charge Nurse, Acute Care – Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,402 to $2,511 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 3x12-hour nights (1830–0700). Setting: short-term acute care hospital.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,402–$2,511 per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Contract Weeks: 13
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12s (1830–0700)
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
• No on-call required (on-call can be voluntary)

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based leadership and supervision of nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and staff to develop and revise individualized care plans, ensuring safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care and outcomes.
• Direct and monitor nursing activities; participate in patient care as needed to maintain care quality and patient safety.
• Conduct rounds to assess patient care needs, introduce self to patients and families, and solicit feedback to improve the patient experience.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and advance patient- and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity and individual needs.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in California (state of practice)
• BLS, NRP, and PALS required (AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS; AHA-NRP or ARC-NRP accepted)
• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; five years’ technical experience preferred
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills required; prior Charge RN experience and high-risk delivery experience required
• Ability to work night shift (1830–0700) and 3x12 schedule; strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Fast credentialing and onboarding
• Extension opportunities
• Nationwide assignments
• Referral bonus up to $1,000

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.