Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry (PCU) position in California, requiring a CA RN license, 2 years of experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work setting is a 9th Floor Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an acute care hospital
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit with cardiac monitoring responsibilities
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• On-call required as needed
• Floating may occur to other units within scope of practice, including Rehab Units at alternate campuses
• Travelers should anticipate approximately 1.5 hours notice prior to shift start when floating is requested; shuttle transportation is provided for inter-campus floating
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (both must be AHA-issued and in hand)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, PICC line management, port access, central line blood draws, and blood product administration
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and colostomy/ileostomy management
• 2 supervisor references from within the past two years required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• 7-year work history verification required
• Candidates must disclose any background hits or DUIs prior to consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized patient care in an acute care setting
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and maintain patient-centered plans of care
• Provides patient and family education throughout admission and transitions of care
• Serves as a clinical resource and may assist in orienting newly hired staff and students as requested
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay; local candidates within 50 miles are eligible at a local rate
• Previous employees must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Only one holiday RTO request will be approved for the duration of the contract