Travel Registered Nurse Manager Job

Overview
Registered Nurse Lead (Manager) – San Luis Obispo, California. This travel, temporary assignment places you on a hospital unit starting 07/20/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,592 to $2,782. Shift is days, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours). This role focuses on unit-based leadership, collaborating with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to deliver safe, cost-effective, high-quality patient care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,592–$2,782 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
- Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week)
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Setting: Hospital, unit-based leadership role within a travel assignment
- Organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC placement

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership, working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and ancillary staff
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing and support staff using professional judgment
- Ensure patients receive cost-effective, professional care that prioritizes safety and positive outcomes
- Maintain and promote patient safety while overseeing daily operations on the unit
- Assess patient experience and implement steps to improve quality and satisfaction
- Facilitate communications across the interdisciplinary team to support efficient care delivery

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California
- Experience in unit-based leadership or charge-nurse responsibilities
- Ability to supervise and coordinate nursing and ancillary personnel
- Strong collaboration skills with physicians, management, and staff
- Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes within a hospital setting
- Flexibility to work a travel assignment (days, 8-hour shifts)

Benefits and Support
- 13-week contract with potential for extension
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Fast credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
- Competitive weekly pay and consistent scheduling within a hospital setting
- 40-hour workweek with dayshift coverage

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If you would like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit to view additional travel roles and locations. You can apply there or reach out for guidance on suitable matches.

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.