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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry position requiring CA licensure and prior travel nursing experience in a community hospital setting.

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital environment
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and post-surgical cases requiring continuous monitoring
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:30
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week cycle
• Holiday coverage required, including the holiday weekend
• May be required to float within skillset to like units or lower acuity units, excluding the ED, across the health system's 5 hospitals
• Uses Epic EMR system

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA required for BLS/ACLS)
• Minimum 2 years of concurrent experience in specialty
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous recent travel experience
• Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code teams
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and chest tubes
• Valid copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration, with no pending certifications accepted
• One supervisory-level reference required

• Provide telemetry nursing care for a range of cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and surgical patients
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and assist with insulin drip titration protocols
• Perform wound care and manage isolation precautions and PPE
• Support patients with pacemakers and pre/post cardiac catheterization or surgery needs
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after consideration
• Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and not eligible
• No candidates within a 100 mile radius of the facility, except LVNs/LPNs
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year after departure before reapplying
• Extensions are capped at 1 year, followed by a required 1 year wait before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-760604. 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.