American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry Neuro/Spine unit night shift in California, requiring 4 years of RN experience and an active CA RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Tele 2NE Neuro/Spine Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes telemetry, neuro, and spine cases with common diagnosis in these specialties
• Unit has up to 25 beds with RN to patient ratios of 1:5
• Night shifts are 12 hours, 7p-7a, with every other weekend required
• Floating required between Telemetry and MedSurg units
• EMR system used is Cerner
• Charge nurse is available but does not take patients
• IV and PICC team available during the day, RT and pharmacy are available 24/7
• Travelers have a 'home base' unit but will float as needed
• Floor-specific orientation provided for one shift on each unit
• Responsibilities include monitoring and managing telemetry, neuro, and spine patients, reading EKG strips, and collaborating with the care team
• Work is part of a multidisciplinary team with nurse aides and support from dedicated IV, RT, and pharmacy staff
• Holiday coverage follows permanent staff holiday rotation
• Scrub color is navy
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers receive unit-specific orientation and may float between Telemetry and MedSurg as assigned
• Candidates must not have held full-time, part-time, or PRN positions within CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity affiliates in the past year
• Sterile technique and Relias Dysrhythmia exam may be required during orientation

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 4 years total RN experience required; 2 years of recent solid Telemetry experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and proof of COVID vaccination
• Prior experience in a true telemetry setting and competency in reading EKG strips required
• Must be comfortable with neuro and spine cases in a telemetry environment
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license must be provided for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-645696. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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