Tele RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2-3 years of specialty experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level 2 trauma hospital setting on a 22-bed Neuro Tele unit
• Patient population includes stroke, TIA, seizure, TBI, and mixed med-tele cases
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 3-4:1
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Central telemetry monitoring via GE Apex Telemetry boxes supported by 2 monitor techs
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:45pm-7:15am, with self-scheduling by seniority (no block scheduling)
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights)
• Required to float to IMCU (2West) or Med/Surg departments, and is first to float
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Unit supported by a Nurse Shift Manager, a non-patient-assignment Resource/Break RN, and 1-2 Unit Aides
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPAP, CPAP, and HFNC (no ventilators)

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, not pending
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• COVID vaccine required
• 2-3 years of specialty telemetry experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips and pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Not required to titrate drips
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Emphasis on Bedside Shift Report, patient experience, HCAHPS, and core stroke measures
• Scrub color is navy
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Expected to work into the holiday rotation alongside permanent staff
• Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, and invested in the facility's mission and values
• Unit is typically busy and often at full capacity of 22 patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates previously employed directly (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year are not eligible
• Facility is described as very traveler-friendly