Step Down RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down float pool position requiring CA RN licensure and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Step down unit within a system-wide float pool across five hospitals
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3x12 schedules also considered)
• Required to float to like or lower-acuity units across the organization, excluding the ED
• Scheduled to work 4 weekend shifts within each 4-week cycle
• Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Current AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications required, no pending certifications accepted
• Minimum 1 year of total travel nursing experience required (LVNs excluded)
• At least 6 months of continuous travel experience immediately preceding consideration
• 1.5 years of continuous experience in the specialty with no breaks, unless floating or demonstrating equivalent ratio experience
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• One supervisory-level professional reference required

Additional Information

• Float pool role supporting multiple units and hospitals within the health system
• No first-time travelers considered for this position
• Previous travelers and permanent staff eligible to reapply after a 1-year break
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, no additional requests after submission
• Not open to local candidates within a 100-mile radius, except LVNs/LPNs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and ineligible