Stepdown RN
Burlingame, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown/Telemetry unit requiring a CA RN license and experience with cardiac and neuro/stroke patients.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU/DOU/IMC unit within a hospital setting
• Cares for medical cardiology, post cardiac cath, neuro/stroke, and respiratory patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Utilizes Epic charting system
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:00
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU/Stepdown experience required
• Experience with medical cardiology, post cardiac cath care, and neuro/stroke patients required
• Experience with high flow O2 up to BiPAP required
• Experience with heparin infusions, diltiazem, and amiodarone required
• Experience with dobutamine, dopamine, or milrinone preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team participation
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with PICC line management preferred
• Skilled in managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and PCA
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with pacemakers, post MI care, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, TAVR, and TR Band
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Experience with feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Experience with CVA care, post TPA care, and substance withdrawal management
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across a range of cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and renal conditions in a stepdown setting
• Utilize isolation precautions and PPE as needed
• Return staff/travelers must have been gone at least 1 year to be eligible to return
• Maximum RTO is 7 days per contract
• Only one holiday request approved per contract, with coverage expected for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate
• Must be available for lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing