MS/Tele RN
Downey, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele night shift position requiring a CA RN license and 2 years of MS/Tele experience.

Details

• MS/Tele unit in a teaching hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses Allscripts charting system
• Manages telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Responsibilities include IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Cares for patients with renal failure, CVA, ortho trauma, and total joint replacements
• Manages central, peripheral, and PICC lines, accessing ports, and blood product administration
• Handles surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), and non-invasive airway management including CPAP/BIPAP and HFNC
• Performs wound care/wound vac and maintains isolation precautions

Requirements

• Active California RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Allscripts charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Must pass an onsite Advanced EKG exam (80% or higher, one attempt, 45-minute time limit)
• References required for consideration
• Copies of required certifications must be included for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care including dysrhythmia management and rapid response team collaboration
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 3 days RTO for the remainder of the contract
• Must be willing to work holidays
• All time off requests must be finalized and submitted prior to assignment start
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous employees considered for return assignments on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this position