Travel RN: Med/Surg Telemetry Float – Ortho-Heavy (CA Licensed)

American Traveler, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Day 1 Options Insurance

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for a California assignment requiring CA licensure, EPIC experience, and telemtry with heavy orthopedic exposure. The role includes a 3x12 day shift schedule, 1:4 patient ratio, and potential to float to Med-Surg units.

Average census is 36 across 36 rooms, with opportunities for travel perks, housing assistance, and licensure reimbursement. Return staff reviewed case-by-case; local candidates welcome at travel rate.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience; total joint orthopedic experience.
• Minimum 3 years of overall RN experience; CA hospital experience.
• EPIC experience required; reading cardiac rhythm strips essential.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• On-unit and remote telemetry monitoring skills.
• Experience with rapid response teams and central/PICC/IV care.
• Blood product administration and starting IVs.
• Ability to manage heparin protocols and cardiac/vasoactive drips.
• Chest tube management; CPAP/BiPAP/high flow needs; post-cath/MI care.

Responsibilities

• MS/Tele Float position with potential to float to Med-Surg units.
• Care for adolescent to geriatric patients in general medical-surgical and orthopedic cases.
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; every other weekend.
• No on-call requirements; local candidates accepted at travel rate.
• Perform telemetry monitoring and respond to abnormal rhythms.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Maintain scrub standard and professional appearance; royal blue scrubs required.
• Coordinate with Rapid Response Teams as needed.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Orthopedic exposure

ECG rhythm interpretation

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

On-unit telemetry

Remote telemetry

EPIC experience

Rapid Response Teams

Chest tube management

Cardiac/heparin protocol management

Education

California RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for a California assignment requiring CA licensure, EPIC experience, and telemtry with heavy orthopedic exposure. The role includes a 3x12 day shift schedule, 1:4 patient ratio, and potential to float to Med-Surg units.

Average census is 36 across 36 rooms, with opportunities for travel perks, housing assistance, and licensure reimbursement. Return staff reviewed case-by-case; local candidates welcome at travel rate.