Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Ventura, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN with active CA licensure and prior telemetry experience for a 13-week assignment caring for an adolescent-to-geriatric patient population.

Details

• Work on a Med/Surg Tele unit with a daily census of 18 and 21 beds
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating to telemetry required, with potential floating to a nearby affiliated hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Uses Pyxis, Cerner, and SBAR communication systems

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (EMSA not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Med/Surg Tele or Telemetry setting
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Preferred certifications: CPI or MAB, TNCC or TCAR
• TNCC or TCAR required before start date
• Cerner charting experience required
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with IV therapy, including central/PICC line care, port access, and blood product administration
• Experience managing respiratory interventions including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with neurological conditions including CVA, TBI, and spinal cord injury
• Experience with renal/dialysis management and IV insulin protocols
• Recent Nursys verification required
• One supervisory reference required
• Full 7-year work history with all employment gaps explained

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a wide range of medical-surgical and telemetry conditions
• Utilize rapid response/code teams as needed for emergent situations
• Floating assignments to an affiliated nearby hospital will include advance notice and a 1-hour paid orientation
• Required training modules (approximately 4 hours) must be completed pre-start or during orientation
• 1-hour CA Harassment prevention course required
• All requested time off must be submitted prior to assignment start, as post-submission RTO requests will not be approved
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Interview availability required during Pacific Standard Time hours