Travel Stepdown RN — San Diego, CA

Jobtome; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure & CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing seeks an experienced Stepdown Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in San Diego, CA. Start date is 11/30/2026 with pay of $2,943 per week. You will care for patients transitioning from ICU to medical-surgical units with active collaboration from a clinical team.

Requirements include one year of Stepdown RN experience, a valid California RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred PCCN or NIHSS certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a Stepdown RN.
• Current valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS Certification (AHA/ARC).
• Current ACLS Certification (AHA/ARC).

Responsibilities

• Monitors telemetry and vital signs; responds to abnormalities.
• Administers medications and treatments with focus on cardiac care.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during cardiac procedures.
• Documents patient status and communicates with the team.
• Educates patients on cardiac health and lifestyle modifications.

Skills

Stepdown RN experience

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac care

Critical thinking

English communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

ACLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

PCCN Certification

NIHSS Certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing seeks an experienced Stepdown Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in San Diego, CA. Start date is 11/30/2026 with pay of $2,943 per week. You will care for patients transitioning from ICU to medical-surgical units with active collaboration from a clinical team.

Requirements include one year of Stepdown RN experience, a valid California RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred PCCN or NIHSS certifications are a plus.