Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role requires 2+ years in acute care, active CA RN license, and certifications for BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.

Unit features 14-bed and 44-bed spaces, 1:4 patient ratio, Cerner EMR, and night shifts 6p-6a with every other weekend involvement. Travel compensation includes housing and stipends.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in acute care.
• Experience with cardiac drips including amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, insulin, nitro, dopamine.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to stepdown/telemetry cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
• Float between 300 unit and main unit as needed.
• Maintain patient safety and monitor telemetry equipment.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Telemetry nursing

Acute care

Education

CA RN license

Tools

Cerner EMR

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Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

San Luis Obispo, California

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

3

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Telemetry unit divided into a 14-bed '300 unit' and a 44-bed main unit
• 300 unit cares for surgical, ortho, and medical patients who may require heparin drips
• Main unit is more cardiac-focused, stepdown acuity including post cath, post pacemaker, post PCI, TAVR, CABG, sepsis, and respiratory distress patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts from 6p-6a
• Every other weekend required (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule)
• Must float between the 300 unit and the main unit
• No charge nurse on this unit
• Nurse aide support varies by shift (1 on nights, 1 on mid-shift, 3-4 on days)
• Philips telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor tech support
• RNs are responsible for reading their own strips
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7; Pharmacy available with after-hours support via satellite pharmacy after 10pm
• Hospitalist or Intensivist on call after hours
• No IV Team on unit

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with cardiac drips including amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed-rate insulin, nitro, and dopamine (renal dosing)
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a stepdown/telemetry cardiac and medical-surgical patient population
• Receive 6 hours of unit-specific orientation
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required as part of the standard staff rotation
• No ventilator management required, though BiPAP or CPAP use may occur
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,223/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,903

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$115,611

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,288/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600

OT Hours

$57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688

Weekly Stipends

$935/wk

Lodging

$65.60 x 7 days = $459

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,223/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,001 - $2,223. The $2,223 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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