Travel MS/Tele Float RN - $2,189 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele Float RN with CA licensure and at least 2 years of telemetry experience for a night shift assignment requiring ventilator and advanced cardiac monitoring skills.

Details

• MS/Tele float position requiring floating to Med-Surg and other telemetry units
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• 26-week assignment with a hard start date
• Unit has an average census of 36 with 36 beds and a 1:4 patient ratio
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• Allscripts charting experience preferred
• Royal blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active California RN license required at submission
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must pass onsite EKG competency exam and Relias EKG test prior to start
• Must be able to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and read cardiac rhythm strips
• Ventilator experience required, including care of chronic/long-term ventilated patients
• Experience with central line and PICC line care/management required
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) required
• Experience with Heparin protocols required
• Tracheostomy management and non-invasive airway management experience required
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac) required
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, and post-MI care required
• No background or license issues accepted, including restrictions, disciplinary actions, or board investigations

Additional Information

• Monitor and respond to telemetry readings both on-unit and remotely
• Utilize Rapid Response Teams as needed for emergent patient needs
• Administer blood products and manage IV therapy, including starting and maintaining IVs
• Facility is smoke and nicotine-free; candidates must arrive free of tobacco odor
• Advanced EKG exam required with two attempts allowed and an 80% minimum passing score
• Onsite exam includes 20 questions, 17 rhythm strips, and a 45-minute time limit; failure results in assignment cancellation
• Required training modules must be completed prior to start, with time tracked via transcripts
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate
• Return staff are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• RTO must be submitted with the initial application and cannot be changed once approved, except to cancel requested time
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-768358. 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 - Med/Surg Float Pool

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