Step Down Float RN
Fountain Valley, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Step Down RN for a float position requiring prior travel experience, CA RN licensure, and night shift availability with weekend coverage.

Details

• Step Down unit position with float requirement to other units
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30
• Weekend coverage required
• Epic EMR used, experience required and must be documented in work history
• Patient ratio of 1:3

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty area within the past 2 years required for specialized units
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required in-hand at time of application
• CPI Blue Card from the Crisis Prevention Institute required in-hand (online or MAB certification not accepted)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Two supervisor references required
• Skills in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, cardiac monitoring, and telemetry required

Additional Information

• Provide care for cardiac telemetry, stepdown, and neuro stepdown patient populations
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response including use of rapid response/code teams
• Manage patients with CVA, craniotomy, seizure disorders, and post-TPA care
• Experience with cardiac drips, PCA, and procedural sedation monitoring preferred
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous UCSD employees must be noted at time of application and approved prior to assignment
• Former permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
• No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract highly preferred
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position