Neuro Telemetry RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro Telemetry RN with CA licensure for a busy 22-bed acute care unit requiring 2-3 years of specialty experience.

Details

• Acute care Neuro Tele unit (4West) with 22 beds, Trauma Level 2 facility
• Patient population includes stroke, TIA, seizure, TBI, and mixed med tele cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hr night shifts, 6:45pm-7:15am, self-scheduling by seniority available
• Weekend requirement of Fri/Sat nights, 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required to IMCU (2West) or Med/Surg departments, with travelers first to float
• Central telemetry monitoring supported by 2 Monitor Techs using GE Apex Telemetry boxes
• 1-2 Unit Aides on staff; Charge Nurse/Resource RN do not take patient assignments
• Respiratory equipment includes Bipap, CPAP, and HFNC (no vents)
• Navy scrubs required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before offer confirmation
• Pass/Fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes required on first day of orientation
• 2-3 years of recent experience in Neuro Telemetry required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• COVID vaccine required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for neuro and mixed telemetry patients in a consistently busy, near-capacity unit
• Strong emphasis on Bedside Shift Report, Patient Experience, HCAHPS scores, and core stroke measures
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required as part of the standard staff rotation
• Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, and invested in the facility's mission and values
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Facility is described as very traveler-friendly
• Candidates who failed Relias or sterile technique testing twice are ineligible for 6 months at CommonSpirit Sacramento region and Arizona facilities
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year