Travel Step Down RN - $1,960 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• 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: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring CA RN licensure, EPIC experience, and recent travel nursing experience.

Details

• Stepdown unit within a community hospital setting
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Requires working 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
• Required to work at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
• May float to similar or lower acuity units across the organization (excluding the ED), occasionally including other campuses
• Epic EMR used throughout the organization

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temporary or Permanent, no EMSA)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (NIHSS may be obtained during onboarding); AHA certifications required where applicable
• 2+ years of concurrent experience in stepdown or ICU, within the last year
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience within the last 6 months
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience required, with 1 year total and 6+ months of continuous recent travel experience
• 1.5 years of continuous experience in specialty without breaks, except for floating or equivalent skillset positions
• One supervisory-level professional reference required
• Copies of required certifications and Nursys verification required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level nursing care for patients with neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and post-surgical needs
• Skills may include cardiac monitoring, titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips, wound care, tracheostomy management, and IV therapy
• Support for conditions such as CVA, seizure disorders, COPD exacerbations, and post cardiac catheterization
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no additional requests after consideration
• No first-time travelers considered for this position
• Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying after leaving
• Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and ineligible
• No local candidates within a 100-mile radius (except LVNs/MAs)
• Extension policy limited to 1 year, followed by a required 1-year break before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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.