Telemetry RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN with a CA license and prior travel experience for a 13-week assignment on a busy Telemetry unit.

Details

• Work on a Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
• May float to like or lower-acuity units across the health system's 5 hospitals, excluding the ED
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday weekend
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of concurrent experience in telemetry specialty
• Travel nursing experience required, with 6+ months of continuous recent travel assignments
• Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience within the last 6 months
• Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Skilled in IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen therapy
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, intracranial bleeds, and traumatic brain injury
• Valid copies of all required certifications and a supervisory-level reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Manage patients with complex needs including renal, GI, endocrine, and orthopedic conditions
• Collaborate with care teams on wound care, isolation precautions, and insulin drip titration
• Candidates must not reside within a 100-mile radius of the facility, except for LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and ineligible
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Previous travelers may return after a 1-year break; former permanent staff may return after 1 year
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after consideration
• Holiday coverage required, including the holiday weekend