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, 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 RN for a Stepdown/Telemetry unit requiring CA licensure and cardiac monitoring expertise.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU unit caring for cardiac, neuro/stroke, and respiratory patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Cares for patients requiring high flow O2 up to BiPAP, heparin infusions, diltiazem, and amiodarone drips

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of ICU/Stepdown experience required
• Experience with post cardiac cath care, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management required
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) required
• Experience with central line, peripheral line, and PICC line management required
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) required
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide care for patients with post MI, pre/post cardiac surgery, TAVR, and sheath removal needs
• Experience with pacemakers (temporary/permanent) and TR Band beneficial
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for local rate
• Holiday coverage may be required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Only one holiday request approved per contract
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Returning staff/travelers must have a 1-year separation before returning
• Prior travel experience not required

American Traveler Job ID #P-784474. 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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