Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler

Castro Valley (CA)

On-site

USD 111,000 - 123,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Telemetry Neuro assignment in California. The role requires an active CA RN license and at least two years of stepdown or telemetry experience, with night shifts and weekend coverage. Proficiency in Epic EMR and neuro-focused care is essential.

The position involves acute care patient ratios, on-call duties, and regional travel considerations. This traveler role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

CA RN license required with current credentials.
Minimum 2 years of stepdown or telemetry experience in acute care.
Experience with neurological care, post-craniotomy, CVA, and intracranial bleeds.
Epic EMR experience required; proficient in telemetry monitoring and rapid response procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide care to Stepdown and Telemetry Neuro patients in a combined caseload.
Respond to rapid response and code events as needed.
Maintain patient safety with neuro-focused monitoring and IV therapy.

Skills

Telemetry/Stepdown experience

Acute care

Neurological care

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy/Central line management

Education

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Telemetry Neuro position requiring a CA RN license and at least two years of stepdown or telemetry experience.

Details

Acute care patient population with ratios between 1:3 and 1:5
Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
Every other weekend required
On-call as needed
Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

Active CA RN license
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Stepdown or Telemetry unit
Community hospital experience required
Epic charting system experience required
Skilled in IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, and blood product administration
Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
Neurological care experience including craniotomy, CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team protocols
Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide care to a combined caseload of Stepdown and Telemetry Neuro patients
Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed for patient emergencies
Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for the local rate
Local candidates accepted at the local rate
Returning employees must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler
Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only one holiday request approved per contract
Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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

$2,704/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$35,150

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$140,599

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

$1,416/wk

Lodging

$134.25 x 7 days = $940

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,704/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,433 - $2,704. The $2,704 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.