Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an RN for a PCU Float position in California. Active CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS are required, with PCU and acute care experience across multiple hospital locations.

The role covers PCU/IMU units with night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and a strict 1:3–1:5 ratio. Epic and Pyxis systems are used; two manager references are needed. Benefits include housing allowances and travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license is required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years PCU experience.
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience.
• Experience with IV start, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line.
• Two manager references, including at least one supervisor from the relevant unit within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple hospital locations in PCU/IMU units.
• Care for general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and ortho patients.
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00).
• Adhere to patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, MS 1:5.
• Float to Med-Surg if census permits and to EDIP if needed.
• House assignment confirmed by phone 2 hours before shift.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

PCU experience

Acute care experience

IV start

Telemetry

Phlebotomy

A-line

Management references

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU Float position requiring an active CA RN license, ACLS, NIHSS, and prior PCU experience across multiple hospital locations.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• IV start, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line experience required
• Two manager references required, including at least one supervisory/director/manager reference from the relevant unit within the past year

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering multiple hospital locations
• Care for general medicine, surgical, neuro, onc, cardiac, and ortho patients within PCU/IMU units
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, MS 1:5
• Floating required across all PCU units and to Med-Surg if census permits
• May also float to EDIP (emergency department inpatient overflow)
• Schedule provided 4 weeks in advance with facility assignment confirmed via phone call 2 hours before shift start
• No blocked or self-scheduling available
• Uses Epic and Pyxis documentation systems
• Provide nursing care across multiple PCU/IMU float locations including La Jolla, Hillcrest, and La Mesa campuses
• May be assigned to a new cardiology/neuro-focused unit at the East Campus location if it becomes active during the contract
• Must work 2 of the following 3 holiday periods: Christmas Eve/Day, Thanksgiving Day/following day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous UCSD employees must disclose this at time of consideration and receive UCSD approval prior to assignment
• Candidates must have been separated from UCSD for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 7 days of RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 21 days of the assignment

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-761952

Open Positions: 2