Travel Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit position requiring a CA RN license, 2+ years of specialty experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Cares for patients with cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and post-surgical conditions requiring telemetry monitoring
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
• Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
• May float to like units or lower-acuity units across the health system's 5 hospitals, excluding the ED
• Floats at or below skillset and may occasionally float to another campus/location

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, with valid (not pending or expired) copies
• 2+ years of concurrent experience in telemetry specialty required
• 1.5 years of continuous specialty experience with no breaks in the same unit type, unless floating
• Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required
• Experience with skills such as cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, central/PICC line care, IV therapy, wound care, and ventilator-adjacent respiratory support

• Provide telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Manage patients with neurological conditions such as CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, and traumatic brain injury
• Administer medications including heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), PCA, and thrombolytic agents
• Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, and oxygen administration
• Maximum 7 days RTO, with no additional RTO requests permitted after consideration
• Candidates must not reside within a 100-mile radius of the facility, except LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and not eligible
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Returning permanent staff and travelers may be considered after a 1-year separation from the facility
• Interview availability must include specific days, times, and time zone

American Traveler Job  #P-768614. 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

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.