Travel Registered Nurse

Wellpath; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Travel RN based in California, including San Luis Obispo, to deliver quality patient care in various healthcare settings. The role requires a California nursing license, with responsibilities such as administering medications, supporting treatment plans, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and the ability to travel full-time. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active license in California or compact state.
• One or more years of clinic experience preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and treatment plans under supervision.
• Administer medications, perform EKGs, and assist with procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation in SOAP format and review medical records.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure safety and infection control protocols.
• Travel full-time to different healthcare facilities.

Skills

Patient care delivery

Medication administration

Safety protocols

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work/life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to Always Do The Right Thing!, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The RN Travel supports patient care delivery through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under the supervision of Charge Nurses. This role involves administering medications, assisting in diagnostic tests, documenting care, and supporting surgical procedures as needed. The nurse ensures compliance with safety protocols, medication handling, and clinical documentation standards. They participate in care planning, emergency response, and interdisciplinary communication. The role requires 100% travel to various locations to fulfill staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and treatment plans under supervision of Charge Nurse
• Administer medications, perform EKGs, and assist with procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation in SOAP format and review medical records
• Respond to emergencies and ensure safety and infection control protocols
• Travel full-time to different healthcare facilities as staffing needs require

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• One (1) or more years clinic experience preferred
• Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) within the states of practice and the state in which you work, or a valid compact state nurse license
• Current CPR certification

Additional Details

Travel RN opportunities with Wellpath are primarily based in California, with current needs at sites such as Shasta, Placer, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno. Assignments can vary by location, but most shifts are 12-hour days or nights, with some 8-hour options and weekend rotations depending on the site. Candidates must hold an active California nursing license in good standing and have at least three years of nursing experience; correctional experience is preferred but not required. Overall, this role is best suited for nurses who are adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable stepping into diverse correctional environments to support patient care where it’s needed most.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.