American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- 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: 4
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Telemetry for a system-wide float pool position requiring CA licensure, travel experience, and flexibility to float across multiple hospitals.
Details
- Telemetry unit position within a multi-hospital health system float pool
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Required to float to like units or lower acuity units (excluding the ED) across five hospitals as needed
- Work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
- At least one holiday shift required, including the holiday weekend
- Uses EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner EMR systems
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required at time of consideration, no exceptions
- Current AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications required, with no pending certifications accepted
- Minimum 1 year of total travel experience required, with 6+ months of continuous travel experience immediately preceding consideration
- 1.5 years of continuous specialty experience required, with no breaks in unit experience unless floating or demonstrating equivalent skillset and ratios
- EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner EMR experience required within the last 6 months
- One supervisory-level professional reference required at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide telemetry-level nursing care while floating across multiple hospital locations as needed
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Returning travelers and former permanent staff eligible after a 1-year waiting period
- Maximum requested time off (RTO) is 7 days, with no additional requests accepted after submission
- Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, except for LVN/LPN candidates
- Candidates who have been on assignment in the San Diego area for 9+ months are considered local and are not eligible
American Traveler Job ID #P-767415. 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
About American Traveler
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.