Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,563 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a Med-Surg Tele unit requiring a CA RN license and Epic experience.

Details

• Med-Surg Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• May float to alternate campuses
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• BLS required; ACLS, NICHE, and NIHSS preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/PICC line management
• Experienced in blood product administration and peripheral line care
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, and tracheostomy management preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response protocols
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care/wound vac management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and renal failure care
• Familiarity with surgical drain management
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for medical-surgical telemetry patients, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Perform wound care, respiratory support, and IV therapy as part of daily responsibilities
• Participate in e-learning modules during orientation
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only one holiday request approved
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at local rate
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-783081. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

About American Traveler