Step Down RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring CA licensure, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and prior travel experience.

Details

• Step down unit setting within a hospital environment
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week cycle
• At least one holiday required, including the holiday weekend
• May be required to float down or across the organization (5 hospitals) to like or lower acuity units, excluding the ED
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, no pending certifications accepted
• 2+ years of experience in stepdown or ICU specifically, with experience within the last year
• 1.5 years of continuous experience in specialty required, with no breaks between units unless floating
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Travel experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to submission
• No gaps in travel experience for the last 6 months, except for minimal pre-approved vacations or up to 2-3 weeks between assignments for onboarding/relocation
• Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• 1 supervisory level reference required
• Experience with neurological/psychiatric, respiratory, cardiovascular, and IV therapy skills preferred

Additional Information

• Care for stepdown patients with neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal conditions
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius from the facility, except for LVNs/LPNs
• Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and not eligible
• Holiday coverage required, including the holiday weekend
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying after leaving
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed, with no additional requests after submission
• Interview availability required, including specific days/times and time zone