Travel Contract

Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
San Luis Obispo, CA
Formation, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$3,300/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/21/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays, Nights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,300/week
  • 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

Referral Bonus: Yes

Employer

Formation, Inc.

4.9rating(30 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Formation, Inc.

5.0rating

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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Martha P
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Review of Formation, Inc. on Apr 5, 2024
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Formation Healthcare is a leading Travel Nursing agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Travel nurses need knowledgeable, motivated recruiters they can trust, and the highest rates at the top facilities nationwide. Nurses, we hear you! We’re here to help you focus on your patients worry-free, we’ll focus on the rest. Don’t settle for less than you deserve, call Formation Healthcare for your next travel assignment and see the difference, today!

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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:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
  • Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
  • It's recommended to start the search early.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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