Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican TravelerSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesPosition ID: P-754623Position status: On HoldAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 3Start date: 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z$2,231.54/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.DetailsAcute care Med/Surg Telemetry unit divided into a 14-bed '300 unit' and a 44-bed main unit300 unit cares for surgical, ortho, and medical patients who may require heparin dripsMain unit is more cardiac-focused, stepdown acuity including post cath, post pacemaker, post PCI, TAVR, CABG, sepsis, and respiratory distress patientsPatient ratio of 1:4Uses Cerner EMR12-hour night shifts from 6p-6aEvery other weekend required (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule)Must float between the 300 unit and the main unitNo charge nurse on this unitNurse aide support varies by shift (1 on nights, 1 on mid-shift, 3-4 on days)Philips telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor tech supportRNs are responsible for reading their own stripsRespiratory Therapy available 24/7; Pharmacy available with after-hours support via satellite pharmacy after 10pmHospitalist or Intensivist on call after hoursNo IV Team on unitRequirementsActive CA RN license requiredBLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredAcute care hospital experience requiredExperience with cardiac drips including amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed-rate insulin, nitro, and dopamine (renal dosing)Cerner EMR experience preferredCopy of driver's license required for considerationTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibilityAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care to a stepdown/telemetry cardiac and medical-surgical patient populationReceive 6 hours of unit-specific orientationNavy scrub color requiredHoliday coverage required as part of the standard staff rotationNo ventilator management required, though BiPAP or CPAP use may occurFirst-time travelers may be considered for this roleHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12