Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Start date: August 31, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,473–$2,565 per week
Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital; travel assignment

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,473–$2,565 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: August 31, 2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital, travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff; supervise nursing and ancillary personnel to ensure cost-effective, professional care and high patient safety.
- Direct and monitor nursing activities; initiate and coordinate care plans with the health care team; conduct conferences with patients and families to revise plans for optimal, individualized care.
- Make rounds to assess patient care needs, introduce self to patients and families, and solicit feedback on quality of nursing services; address patient and family concerns as they arise.
- Develop strategies with the Nurse Manager/Director to improve patient experience and outcomes; investigate and resolve patient care and operational issues; implement quality-improvement initiatives across the unit.
- Ensure staff adherence to documentation and care standards (EPIC experience required); follow trauma-centered protocols and participate in direct patient care as needed; support the unit’s trauma-focused care delivery.

Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California) – required
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; Master’s Degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience; two+ years of charge/lead supervisory experience required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS required; EPIC experience required
- Other: Ability to work in a trauma center environment; clinical leadership and supervisory skills as described

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Travel assignment within a short-term acute care setting
- Shift flexibility with 3x12-hour day shifts
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.