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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Telemetry opportunity in san luis obispo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Travel RN - Telemetry
Travel RN - Telemetry
San Luis Obispo, California
Assignment Overview
Overview
Posted 3 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 28, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
3
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Description
American 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.
Details
Acute care Med/Surg Telemetry unit divided into a 14-bed '300 unit' and a 44-bed main unit
300 unit cares for surgical, ortho, and medical patients who may require heparin drips
Main unit is more cardiac-focused, stepdown acuity including post cath, post pacemaker, post PCI, TAVR, CABG, sepsis, and respiratory distress patients
Patient ratio of 1:4
Uses Cerner EMR
12-hour night shifts from 6p-6a
Every other weekend required (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule)
Must float between the 300 unit and the main unit
No charge nurse on this unit
Nurse aide support varies by shift (1 on nights, 1 on mid-shift, 3-4 on days)
Philips telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor tech support
RNs are responsible for reading their own strips
Respiratory Therapy available 24/7; Pharmacy available with after-hours support via satellite pharmacy after 10pm
Hospitalist or Intensivist on call after hours
No IV Team on unit
Requirements
Active CA RN license required
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Experience with cardiac drips including amiodarone, heparin, cardizem, fixed-rate insulin, nitro, and dopamine (renal dosing)
Cerner EMR experience preferred
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Two 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 eligibility
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care to a stepdown/telemetry cardiac and medical-surgical patient population
Receive 6 hours of unit-specific orientation
Navy scrub color required
Holiday coverage required as part of the standard staff rotation
No ventilator management required, though BiPAP or CPAP use may occur
First-time travelers may be considered for this role
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,223/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$28,903
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$115,611
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,288/wk
Regular Hours
$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600
OT Hours
$57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688
Weekly Stipends
$935/wk
Lodging
$65.60 x 7 days = $459
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,223/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,001 - $2,223. The $2,223 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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Worksite address
san luis obispo, CA, 93403, US
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