Telemetry RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,699/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care402 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 4
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a float pool position requiring CA RN licensure, EPIC experience, and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
- Float pool position within a telemetry unit, requiring flexibility to float to like or lower acuity units across 5 hospitals (excluding ED)
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
- 13-week assignment length with a hard start date required
- Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
- 1:4 patient ratio
- Uses EPIC charting system
Requirements
- Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temporary or Permanent, no EMSA)
- Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of concurrent specialty experience, with at least 1.5 years continuous experience in specialty required
- Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous recent travel experience
- EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience within the last 6 months required
- Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Skills in neurological, respiratory, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, and related specialty areas
- 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
- Valid copies of all required certifications required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide telemetry-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and response to rapid response/code situations
- May be required to float to another campus or location based on facility needs
- Maximum 7 days RTO permitted, with no additional RTO requests allowed after submission
- Candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility are not eligible, except LVNs/MAs
- Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and ineligible
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Returning staff and travelers may be considered after a 1-year break
- International travelers must have 1 year of recent/current U.S. work experience
- Extension policy allows up to 1 year, after which a 1-year wait is required before returning
Facility
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
3 nurses recommend working with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Pros
Staff, location
Cons
Traffic, cost of living

- Short Term Acute Care
- 402 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
La Jolla, CA
About
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