Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Travel assignment starting 09/14/2026 for 13 weeks in Templeton, California.

About the role

This unit-based leadership role supports patient care across an acute care environment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital. You will collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary staff to optimize care delivery on a 3x12 night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). Extension opportunities may be discussed based on performance and unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based leadership, collaborating with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to optimize care delivery.
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing and ancillary personnel, applying professional judgment and supervisory discretion.
• Ensure cost-effective, professional care that supports positive patient outcomes and high safety standards.
• Assess patient care needs and revise care plans; lead conferences with health team members, patients, and families as needed.
• Direct and monitor personnel performing patient care activities; participate in direct patient care as needed.
• Foster a patient- and family-centered care environment, with attention to cultural diversity and individual needs; conduct rounds to oversee care and engage patients and families.
• Investigate and resolve patient care and operational issues; collaborate with leadership to improve patient experience and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse in California (current in good standing).
• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of recent nursing experience in the field; supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS and PALS (AHA/ARC) required.
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care setting; night-shift schedule with 3x12 hours per week.

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $1,677 to $1,829.

Schedule

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• 13-week contract duration.
• 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM).

Benefits

• Travel assignment with dedicated support throughout the assignment.
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start.
• Access to assignment resources and ongoing professional collaboration.