Telemetry Step-Down (PCU) Travel RN - $2,379 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Glendale, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry position in an acute care setting requiring a CA RN license and strong cardiac monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital environment
• Units include Tele I and Tele II with a total of 76 telemetry beds across several floors
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with 1:3 on select units
• Care for patients with diagnoses including cardiac, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory issues, and sepsis
• Use of GE telepacks and bedside mounted monitors, with mandatory EKG strip interpretation by RNs
• Required to titrate heparin drips; experience with titration not mandatory
• Cerner is the charting system used; prior experience preferred
• Twelve-hour day shifts (6:45am–7:15pm) with every other weekend required
• Floating is required; travelers are first to float to MedSurg or Rehab, while certain telemetry nurses only float to ICU/CCU
• No call or standby responsibilities
• Role involves close collaboration with patient care techs and monitor techs on shift
• Charge nurse typically does not take a patient assignment
• Ventilator management is handled by respiratory therapy; vent experience is not required
• Navy scrubs are required as the unit dress code
• Travelers commonly work on these units and are provided with intensive orientation (three shifts)
• Holiday coverage for one major and one minor holiday is required
• First time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum two years of experience, with preference for telemetry and stepdown or CCU backgrounds
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and proof of EKG interpretation class
• COVID vaccine certification required
• Must provide two professional references, including one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and one from a peer or supervisor within the last three years
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry/EKG strips
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Candidates must not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities in the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-620088. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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