Travel Stepdown RN - $2,706 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Burlingame, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Step Down unit requiring CA licensure, cardiac telemetry experience, and ICU/Stepdown background.

Details

• Work in a Step Down/PCU unit caring for medical cardiology, post cardiac cath, and neuro/stroke patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year ICU/Stepdown experience required
• Experience with medical cardiology patients, post cardiac cath care, neuro/stroke, and respiratory care including high flow O2 up to BiPAP
• Experience with heparin infusions, diltiazem, and amiodarone drips required
• Experience with dobutamine, dopamine, and milrinone preferred
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, and chest tube care (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, CBI, pre/post hemodialysis management, and post-TPA care
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide care for patients with conditions including post MI, pre/post cardiac surgery, TAVR, pacemakers, and CVA
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration responsibilities
• Utilize isolation precautions and appropriate PPE
• Holiday coverage may be required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, with only one holiday request approved per contract
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate consideration
• Returning staff must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not required for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-784473. 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 - Stepdown

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