Overview
Registered Nurse - Charge Acute Care, based in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Start date 10/12/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,465 to $2,509, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Night shift on a 3x12 schedule (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) with no set/rotating schedule in a short-term acute care setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,465 – $2,509 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12s, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM (no set/rotating)
- Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership, supervising nursing and ancillary staff and coordinating with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and other team members.
- Ensure delivery of cost-effective, professional care with positive patient outcomes and high safety standards; monitor and work to improve patient satisfaction.
- Initiate and coordinate care planning; lead conferences with health professionals, patients, and families; adjust care plans as needed.
- Direct and monitor staff performance during patient care activities; participate in direct patient care when necessary.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity; conduct rounds, gather feedback, and implement quality improvements with the leadership team.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards; engage in rounds to assess patient needs and support continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; Master’s Degree preferred
- Five years of technical nursing experience preferred; at least five years total experience; two or more years of recent clinical experience; two or more years of supervisory/charge nurse experience required
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS required; NRP required; AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring within last 2 years; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) required
- Epic experience required or proficient
- Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced short-term acute care environment; night shift availability
- Willingness to participate in ongoing credentialing and onboarding requirements
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Fast credentialing assistance to facilitate a timely start
- EPIC system training resources and onboarding support
- Ongoing clinical and assignment support throughout the engagement
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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.
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