Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Travel assignment for a Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care role in San Luis Obispo, California.

About the role

This unit-based leadership role supports patient care on a trauma-level unit in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital. The position involves supervisory responsibilities without on-call requirements.

Schedule

• Start date: 09/14/2026
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:30–19:00)
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week

Pay

Weekly pay: $1,989-$2,107 per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and care teams; supervise assigned nursing and ancillary staff.
• Initiate and coordinate conferences with the health team, patients, and families to develop and revise care plans for optimal, individualized care.
• Direct and monitor personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of services.
• Participate in patient care as needed and lead rounds to assess care needs and introduce yourself to patients and families.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity and individual needs; gather feedback to improve the patient experience.
• Manage administrative expectations of a nurse lead on the unit, including scheduling considerations and interdepartmental communication.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum two years recent acute care experience; supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills required.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) required; TNCC required; ACLS required.
• Department-specific credentials: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS required; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required; TNCC required.
• Experience in a trauma-level unit preferred.
• Strong leadership, rounds, care planning, and interprofessional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support.
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment.
• 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities.
• Competitive pay data aligned to weekly rates and schedule.