Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler

Redding, California, United States

Position ID: P-769592

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 2

Start date: 2026-11-03T00:00:00.000Z

$2,490.18/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown unit position requiring a CA RN license and prior ICU stepdown or PCU experience.

Details

Critical care stepdown unit with 14 beds/7 rooms

1:3 nurse to patient ratio

Patient population includes ICU stepdown patients, TBI/trauma patients, major surgery, CEA, and sepsis cases

Uses Cerner EMR

12-hour day shifts beginning at 6:45am, 3 shifts per week

Self-scheduling available with schedules typically made 2-3 weeks in advance

Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for days)

First to float, with floating to Tele or MedSurg units

No call or standby requirements

One nursing aide typically covers all 14 beds

RNs required to titrate drips including Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed

Requirements

Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, pending licenses not accepted

Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS

COVID vaccine required

2-3 years of experience in a PCU or ICU stepdown specialty unit required

Experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines, titrating pressors, precedex, and trach/stable vented patients required

Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam before offer can be confirmed

Must pass sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation

Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide close monitoring and care for stepdown patients transitioning from ICU level of care

Training provided in telemetry and high-risk medications

Navy blue scrub color required

One shift of unit-specific orientation provided

Very busy unit with frequent quick patient turnovers

Strong emphasis on patient experience, HCAHPS scores, and core measures

Close-knit, team-oriented unit culture with effective teamwork

Holiday coverage required as part of staff rotation, holiday RTO may be considered but not guaranteed

First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12