Travel Registered Nurse
San Luis Obispo, CA
RN · General
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit
- General
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour rotating
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Travel
- On the floor
- No charge shifts
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- RN
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- Experience
- 3+ years
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About this role
Why Wellpath
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.
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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.
About this role
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.
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. What you bring to the table:
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
What you will do
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
Application details and notices
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! 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.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! 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.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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“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.” · from this posting
Requirements
- California Registered Nurse License
- Compact State Nurse License
Place
- City
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Median rent
- $1,965/mo
- Local household income
- $73,685/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
- Address
- San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
San Luis Obispo area index 108.6, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled on California's Central Coast, San Luis Obispo blends small-town charm with a vibrant downtown anchored by its historic Spanish mission. Cal Poly's presence brings a college-town energy, while nearby wineries and hiking trails offer plenty of off-shift exploration for outdoor-minded nurses.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Wellpath is a healthcare organization specializing in providing medical, dental, and mental health services to underserved, vulnerable, and overlooked populations, primarily in correctional and detention settings. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Wellpath operates across multiple facilities, including juvenile detention centers and…
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Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
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