Travel Step Down RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• 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: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown position requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and active CA RN licensure.

• Step Down unit within a multi-hospital health system float pool
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units (excluding ED) across the health system's 5 hospitals
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle
• Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• 2+ years of concurrent experience in specialty required
• 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 brief onboarding/relocation periods
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• 1 supervisory-level professional reference required

• Float requirements apply at or below skillset, with occasional floating to another campus or location depending on needs
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO), with no additional RTO requests permitted after consideration
• Candidates must not reside within 100 miles of the facility to be eligible
• Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or longer are considered local and not eligible
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Returning staff and travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying after separation
• International travelers must have 1 year of recent or current U.S. work experience
• Extensions are capped at 1 year, after which a 1-year wait is required before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-768063. 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

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.