Job Description

Overview
Charge Nurse, Acute Care (RN) – Travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date: 08/24/2026. 13-week contract with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Night shift: 3x12-hour periods (6:00 PM–6:30 AM). Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. This unit-based leadership role collaborates with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to oversee patient care and ensure high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,386–$2,492 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with unit-based leadership duties

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership, collaborating with the Nurse Manager/Director, physicians, and staff to coordinate care plans.
- Supervise and direct nursing and ancillary personnel, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care.
- Conduct rounds to assess patient needs, introduce self to patients and families, and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience.
- Initiate conferences with health team members and families to develop and revise care plans; monitor patient progress and adjust care as needed.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care, with attention to cultural diversity and individual preferences.
- Lead quality improvement efforts related to patient safety, satisfaction, and care outcomes; address concerns and solicit feedback.

Requirements
- Licenses and certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license in California; current BLS/HLS as applicable; ACLS; NRP; ALCS; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS; AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS; AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification required.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent nursing field experience; five years preferred; supervisory experience required with demonstrated leadership as a charge nurse.
- Clinical: Strong clinical leadership in acute care; ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams; demonstrated excellence in patient safety and quality of care.
- Other: Ability to work in a fast-paced unit-based setting, no required on-call duties, and capable of performing duties during night shifts.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Nationwide travel opportunities
- Extension opportunities for continuing assignments (where available)

Find more opportunities
If you’re exploring other openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel nursing assignments and qualified roles. 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.