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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down unit requiring CA RN licensure, ACLS, NIHSS, and prior cardiac telemetry/stepdown experience.

Details

• Step Down unit setting within a hospital environment
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 0700-1900
• Every other weekend requirement
• Epic charting system experience required
• Patient population includes cardiac, post cardiac cath, neuro/stroke, and respiratory cases requiring high flow O2 up to BiPAP

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of ICU/Stepdown experience required
• Experience with medical cardiology patients, post cardiac cath care, neuro/stroke, and respiratory care required
• Experience with heparin infusions, diltiazem, and amiodarone required
• Experience with dobutamine, dopamine, and milrinone preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and rapid response/code teams
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with PICC line management preferred
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and PCA
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, chest tubes, and HFNC
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Experience with pacemakers, post MI care, pre/post cardiac cath and 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
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and stepdown level nursing care to cardiac, neuro, and respiratory patients
• Previous charge experience is a plus but not required
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• 50-mile radius rule applies for travel rate eligibility
• Returning staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Only one holiday request approved per contract, covering New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position