Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler, LLC.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Free Online CEUs

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Stepdown/PCU RN for a night shift in California. The role requires a CA RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS certifications, and at least 2 years of high-acuity PCU/Stepdown experience. Travel RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include high-acuity nursing in Stepdown/DOU/Telemetry, with 3x12 hour nights and regular floating to ARU when needed. 13-week assignment with potential weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity PCU/Stepdown experience.
• Prior travel RN experience required.
• Experience with any EMR/charting system required.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care to Stepdown/PCU/Telemetry patients (cardiac, neuro, post-surgical).
• Float to ARU/DOU within scope of practice as needed.
• Collaborate with Rapid Response and Code teams.
• Manage patient monitoring, codes, and post-procedure care as required.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios (1:3 in DOU, 1:5 in ARU).

Skills

CA RN license

2 years high-acuity PCU/Stepdown

Travel RN experience

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia management

Pace/Rapid Response/Code teamwork

IV insulin protocols

Central, peripheral, PICC line care

Thrombolytic agents

Surgical drain management

Tools

EMR/EHR system experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Stepdown/PCU RN for a night shift position requiring an active CA RN license and 2 years of high-acuity PCU/Stepdown experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity PCU/Stepdown experience required (hardstop)
• Prior travel RN experience required
• Experience with any EMR/charting system required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management and interpretation, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, TR Band, and TAVR
• Proficient in IV insulin protocols, insulin drip titration, and feeding tube care/management
• Skilled in CBI, pre/post hemodialysis management, port access/management, and blood product administration
• Experience with central, peripheral, and PICC line care/management
• Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs, Heparin protocols, and cardiac drip management
• Experience with procedural sedation administration/monitoring and thrombolytic agents
• Skilled in managing neurological conditions including CVA, intracranial bleeds, lumbar drains, pre/post neurosurgery, and seizure disorders
• Experience with surgical drain management and non-invasive airway management
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use

Responsibilities

• Stepdown/DOU unit (PCU/IMC/Telemetry) with primarily Med Surg patients but possible float to Tele
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required, or more depending on department needs (6 weekend days per schedule period, Sunday night not considered a weekend)
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 in DOU and 1:5 in ARU
• Mandatory floating to ARU and DOU within scope of practice
• 13-week assignment length
• Provide high-acuity nursing care to Stepdown/PCU/Telemetry patients, including cardiac, neurological, and post-surgical populations
• Collaborate with Rapid Response and Code teams as needed
• Travel pairs accepted, though matching schedules are not guaranteed
• Former permanent employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 365 days before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted upfront at time of consideration, with no exceptions

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