Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler, LLC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay

Bonuses

Insurance Day 1

Weekly Payroll

CEUs Access

Housing Allowance

Licensure Reimbursements

Per Diem Subsidy

Traveler Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Stepdown assignment in San Diego. CA RN license, 2+ years in Stepdown/ICU, and prior travel nursing experience are required. Epic or Cerner proficiency and recent relevant experience are essential.

The role includes 3x12 night shifts, a 1:3 patient ratio, potential cross-unit float, and a 4-weekend rotation with one holiday weekend. Travel bonuses and housing support offered.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications (AHA-issued).
• Minimum 2 years in Stepdown or ICU, with recent experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience required; 1 year total travel, 6+ months recent travel.
• 1.5 years continuous specialty experience without breaks.
• Epic or Epic/Cerner within last 6 months required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Step Down unit within a community hospital setting.
• 13-week assignment on night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30).
• 1:3 patient ratio; may float to like or lower acuity units per need.
• Work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle, including a holiday weekend.
• Provide stepdown-level nursing care for neuro, resp, cardio, renal, ortho patients.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS ACLS NIHSS

Stepdown ICU exp

Travel nursing exp

Epic/Cerner exp

Community hospital

References

Certifications valid

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring a CA RN license, 2+ years of specialty experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA-issued; NIHSS may be obtained during onboarding)
• Minimum 2 years of concurrent experience in Stepdown or ICU, with experience within the last year
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
• 1.5 years of continuous experience in specialty without breaks, unless floating or demonstrating equivalent experience with matching ratios
• Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience within the last 6 months required
• Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
• Valid copies of all required certifications must be provided, with no pending or expired certifications accepted

Responsibilities

• Work in a Step Down unit within a community hospital setting
• 13-week assignment on night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30)
• 1:3 patient ratio
• May be required to float down or across the organization to like or lower acuity units (excluding ED), at or below skillset, occasionally to another campus
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle, including at least one holiday weekend
• Epic EMR used across all units
• Provide stepdown-level nursing care for patients with neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and orthopedic conditions, among others
• Skills may include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, wound care, and medication administration including drips and insulin protocols
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, except for LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and ineligible
• Maximum 7 days of RTO permitted, with no additional RTO requests after considerationFormer permanent staff or travelers must wait 1 year before returning to this health system
• International travelers must have 1 year of recent/current U.S. work experience
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Interview availability for same day and next 3 business days preferred, including time zone

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-775090

Open Positions: 2