Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
San Luis Obispo, CA
Formation, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$3,300/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,557/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,743/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Sick pay
- Guaranteed Hours
Description
ICU RN (Charge/Lead) — San Luis Obispo, CA
Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced ICU RN for a unit leadership role at a 162-bed acute care facility on the Central California Coast, home to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county-designated trauma center. This role provides unit-based leadership, working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to ensure patients receive cost-effective, professional care with positive outcomes and high satisfaction — all while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises and directs the activities of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using professional and supervisory discretion
- Provides unit-based leadership in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Director, and physicians
- Assesses and takes steps to improve quality of the patient experience
- Ensures safe, effective, high-quality care across the unit
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (Master's preferred)
- 2+ years of charge/lead or supervisory ICU experience
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Trauma experience preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- No call required
Shift: 3x12 Days (06:30am–07:00pm), 36 guaranteed hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Employer
Formation, Inc.
5 nurses recommend working with Formation, Inc.
Pros
Alan always communicates with me and updates me with any needed information. Answers my messages promptly always and I genuinely feel he is honest. Most importantly to me, Alan is personable and absolutely the best recruiter I have ever worked with.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Formation, Inc.
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About San Luis Obispo, CA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
- The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.
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