Travel Stepdown RN - $2,706 per week
american travelerBurlingame, CA
$2,706 per week
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american travelerBurlingame, CASenior L5
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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 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1Description
American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown RN with CA licensure and cardiac telemetry experience for a step-down unit requiring ACLS and NIHSS certification. Details Work in the Step Down (PCU/DOU/IMC) unit of a hospital setting Patient population includes medical cardiology, post cardiac cath, neuro/stroke, and respiratory patients requiring high flow O2 up to BiPAP1:3 patient ratio Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30 Every other weekend requirement Epic EMR experience required
Requirements:
- Active CA RN license
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- At least 1 year of ICU/Stepdown experience requiredExperience with heparin infusions, diltiazem, and amiodarone requiredExperience with dobutamine, dopamine, and milrinone preferred
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team participation
- Experience with central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care and managementExperience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
- Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) and high flow nasal cannula
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
- Experience with feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, and pre/post hemodialysis managementExperience with post-TPA care and substance withdrawal management
- Prior charge nurse experience preferred
- Prior experience with pacemakers, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery, TAVR, and sheath removal preferred
- Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
Additional Information:
- Provide direct patient care in a telemetry/cardiovascular step-down environment, including monitoring and managing cardiac drips and vasoactive medications without titration
- Utilize isolation precautions and PPE as needed
- Accepts local candidates at the local rate
- Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
- Only one holiday may be requested off per contract, covering New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMust complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
- First-time travelers are not required for this role
- American Traveler Job ID #P-784472. 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
- 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.
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