Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

24/7 travel and clinical support

Credentialing assistance

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care for a 13-week travel assignment in Templeton, CA. The role is night shift, 3x12s, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and start date 11/09/2026. This is a hospital-based leadership position in a Short Term Acute Care setting.

The RN must hold a CA license, BLS/ACLS, and a BSN with supervisory experience; MSN preferred. Competitive weekly pay and dedicated support are offered.

Qualifications

• California RN license current.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum two years’ field experience; supervisory skills preferred.
• Ability to lead in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based leadership with Nurse Manager and staff.
• Coordinate care plans with health team, patients, families.
• Monitor and direct patient care for safety and quality.
• Conduct rounds to assess patient needs and explain roles.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Support policy development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Supervision

Team coordination

Patient care

Clinical communication

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care is needed for a 13-week travel assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital located in Templeton, California. The role features a night shift on a 3x12 schedule with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Start date is 11/09/2026, with weekly pay between $2,326 and $2,455.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,326–$2,455 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12s (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical staff; supervise and direct nursing and ancillary personnel
• Coordinate individual and team care plans, including conferences with health team members, patients, and families to optimize care
• Monitor and direct patient care activities to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of services; participate in direct patient care as needed
• Conduct rounds to assess patient needs, introduce the role to patients and families, and gather feedback on nursing services
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience and outcomes; implement changes in collaboration with leadership to enhance satisfaction and safety
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and support continuous quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in California
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience: At least two years of recent field experience; five years’ technical experience and demonstrated supervisory skills preferred
• General: Ability to perform in a unit-based leadership role within a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 travel and clinical support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance