Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, Charge Acute Care – Travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,428–$2,512 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1800–0630). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This unit-based leadership role works with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to deliver cost-effective, professional care that supports positive patient outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining patient safety.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,428–$2,512 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital unit
- No set schedule/rotating

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership, supervising nursing and ancillary personnel to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care
- Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and care teams to develop and revise individualized care plans
- Direct and monitor staff in executing patient care activities; participate in direct patient care as needed
- Conduct rounds to assess patient needs, introduce self to patients and families, and solicit feedback on nursing services
- Promote patient- and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity and personal needs
- Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and safety across the unit

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of technical nursing experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory role; charge nurse experience required
- Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS required; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required; AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS required; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) required
- Additional: NRP, ALCS, BLS, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring within the last 2 years required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment; strong interprofessional collaboration and leadership skills
- No on-call required

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support
- 24/7 support during the assignment
- Contract 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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.