American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown position requiring CA licensure, travel experience, and EPIC proficiency within a multi-hospital health system float pool.
Details
- Work in the Stepdown unit as part of a system-wide float pool across 5 hospitals
- Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-07:30), with openings for 3x12 schedules as well
- Patient ratio of 1:3
- Required to float down to lower acuity or like units across the organization (excluding the ED)
- Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
- Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
- Uses EPIC charting system across all units
Requirements
- Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
- Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of recent stepdown or ICU experience, with experience within the last year
- 1.5 years of continuous specialty experience without breaks, unless floating or meeting equivalent skillset requirements
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
- Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
- No gaps in travel experience within the last 6 months, except for minimal pre-approved vacations or onboarding/relocation periods
- 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
- Valid copies of all required certifications required for consideration, with no pending certifications accepted
Additional Information
- Provide nursing care within a stepdown/telemetry unit, including cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, and post-surgical care
- Skills may include management of chest tubes, tracheostomy care, central and peripheral line management, and titration of cardiac or vasoactive drips
- Experience with neurological, orthopedic, renal, and GI patient populations may be required depending on unit needs
- ICU, SDU, and Tele RNs are required to float at or below skillset and may occasionally float to another campus or location
- Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after consideration
- Returning staff and travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying
- International travelers must have 1 year of recent or current U.S. experience
- First-time travelers are not considered for this role
- Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, with exceptions for LVNs/MAs
- Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and are not eligible
American Traveler Job ID #P-767375. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.