Travel RN - Telemetry

American-Traveler; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry opening in California. CA RN licensure and travel nursing background are required, with verified EPIC or Cerner experience within the last six months.

The role involves 3×12 hour days, 1:4 patient ratios, and potential floating across five hospitals; weekend coverage is required, including a holiday weekend. CA-specific licensing and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications must be current.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA).
• Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Minimum 2 years of concurrent experience in specialty.
• 1.5 years continuous experience in specialty with no breaks, unless floating or at/below skillset with matching ratios.
• Community hospital experience required.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Travel nursing experience required, with 1 year total and 6+ months of continuous recent travel experience.
• No gaps in travel experience within the last 6 months, except minimal pre-approved vacations or brief onboarding/relocation gaps.
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience within the last 6 months.
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required.
• Valid copies of all required certifications needed for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Telemetry unit within a hospital setting.
• 1:4 patient ratio.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM).
• May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units across 5 hospitals, excluding the ED.
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle, including at least one holiday weekend.
• EPIC EMR required, with experience within the last 6 months.
• Provide care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, and post-surgical conditions requiring telemetry monitoring.
• Skills include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, central/PICC line care, wound care, and insulin drip titration.
• Experience with ventilator-adjacent respiratory support such as BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula.
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed.
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role.
• Previous travelers may return after a 1-year waiting period; former permanent staff may return after 1 year.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO permitted, with no additional requests after consideration.
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, except LVNs/MAs.
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and are not eligible.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia management

IV therapy

Central/PICC line care

Wound care

Insulin drip titration

Ventilator support (BiPAP/CPAP & high‑

Education

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry position requiring CA RN licensure and prior travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of concurrent experience in specialty
• 1.5 years continuous experience in specialty with no breaks, unless floating or at/below skillset with matching ratios
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience required, with 1 year total and 6+ months of continuous recent travel experience
• No gaps in travel experience within the last 6 months, except minimal pre-approved vacations or brief onboarding/relocation gaps
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience within the last 6 months
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
• Valid copies of all required certifications needed for consideration

Responsibilities

• Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units across 5 hospitals, excluding the ED
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle, including at least one holiday weekend
• EPIC EMR required, with experience within the last 6 months
• Provide care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, and post-surgical conditions requiring telemetry monitoring
• Skills include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, central/PICC line care, wound care, and insulin drip titration
• Experience with ventilator-adjacent respiratory support such as BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Previous travelers may return after a 1-year waiting period; former permanent staff may return after 1 year
• Maximum 7 days of RTO permitted, with no additional requests after consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, except LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and are not eligible

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-779422

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