MS/Tele Float RN
Los Angeles, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Float position requiring active CA licensure and at least 2 years of Telemetry experience.

Details

• Float pool position covering Med-Surg, Cardiac Telemetry, and other Tele units
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• 36-bed unit with average census of 36 and 1:4 patient ratios
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• Royal blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular skills required for post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac cath and surgery care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Medication management skills including Heparin protocols and non-titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Respiratory and thoracic skills including chronic ventilator care, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• No background or license issues accepted
• Professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide float coverage across Med-Surg and Telemetry units as needed based on facility demand
• Advanced onsite EKG competency exam required prior to start, consisting of 20 questions including 17 rhythm strips with an 80% minimum passing score
• Facility is smoke and nicotine-free, and candidates must arrive free of tobacco odor
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate
• Return staff considered on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO must be submitted with the initial application and cannot be requested during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Once submitted, RTO dates cannot be changed except to cancel requested time off