Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler, LLC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance—

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 summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced RN for a Stepdown position within a multi-hospital health system float pool in California. The role requires CA licensure, travel nursing background, and EPIC proficiency, with 4x12 night shifts and weekend/holiday coverage.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in stepdown/ICU, recent experience, and an EPIC/Cerner background. Travel experience, supervisory references, and active certifications are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent stepdown or ICU experience, with experience within the last year
• 1.5 years of continuous specialty experience without breaks, unless floating or meeting equivalent skillset requirements
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
• No gaps in travel experience within the last 6 months, except for minimal pre-approved vacations or onboarding/relocation periods
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
• Valid copies of all required certifications required for consideration, with no pending certifications accepted

Responsibilities

• Work in the Stepdown unit as part of a system-wide float pool across 5 hospitals
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-07:30), with openings for 3x12 schedules as well
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Required to float down to lower acuity or like units across the organization (excluding the ED)
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
• Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
• Uses EPIC charting system across all units
• Provide nursing care within a stepdown/telemetry unit, including cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, and post-surgical care
• Skills may include management of chest tubes, tracheostomy care, central and peripheral line management, and titration of cardiac or vasoactive drips
• Experience with neurological, orthopedic, renal, and GI patient populations may be required depending on unit needs
• ICU, SDU, and Tele RNs are required to float at or below skillset and may occasionally float to another campus or location
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after consideration
• Returning staff and travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying
• International travelers must have 1 year of recent or current U.S. experience
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, with exceptions for LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and are not eligible

Skills

CA RN license

AHA BLS ACLS NIHSS

Travel nursing experience

EPIC proficiency

Float pool experience

Supervisory reference

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown position requiring CA licensure, travel experience, and EPIC proficiency within a multi-hospital health system float pool.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent stepdown or ICU experience, with experience within the last year
• 1.5 years of continuous specialty experience without breaks, unless floating or meeting equivalent skillset requirements
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
• No gaps in travel experience within the last 6 months, except for minimal pre-approved vacations or onboarding/relocation periods
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
• Valid copies of all required certifications required for consideration, with no pending certifications accepted

Responsibilities

• Work in the Stepdown unit as part of a system-wide float pool across 5 hospitals
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-07:30), with openings for 3x12 schedules as well
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Required to float down to lower acuity or like units across the organization (excluding the ED)
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
• Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
• Uses EPIC charting system across all units
• Provide nursing care within a stepdown/telemetry unit, including cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, and post-surgical care
• Skills may include management of chest tubes, tracheostomy care, central and peripheral line management, and titration of cardiac or vasoactive drips
• Experience with neurological, orthopedic, renal, and GI patient populations may be required depending on unit needs
• ICU, SDU, and Tele RNs are required to float at or below skillset and may occasionally float to another campus or location
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after consideration
• Returning staff and travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying
• International travelers must have 1 year of recent or current U.S. experience
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, with exceptions for LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and are not eligible

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-767375

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