American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Folsom, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/09/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for ED Hold patients requiring a CA RN license, with strong telemetry and drip management skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the ED Holds unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Care for patients recently released from the ED waiting for inpatient beds
• Unit has 25 ED beds with patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
• Common diagnoses include general medical cases and strokes
• RNs are required to manage and titrate drips such as heparin, amiodarone, cardizem, and GI medications
• No nurse aides on the unit; RN responsible for full patient care
• RNs must be competent in reading telemetry strips; no monitor tech present
• Rare use of trachs and occasional use of BiPAP
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• Float is required to like inpatient units
• Self-scheduling is available but subject to manager adjustment
• No call or standby required
• Travelers work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Navy blue scrubs required, with specific guidelines for undershirts and jackets
• Main duties include providing comprehensive telemetry nursing care to ED Hold patients and administering titratable drips
• Travelers will be the first to float to similar inpatient units as needed
• Unit has a charge nurse or house supervisor for support
• Department-specific orientation is provided upon arrival
• Holiday shifts are assigned on a rotating basis with permanent staff
• Sterile technique test required on first day for Foley catheter and central line dressing changes
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required and must be current at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Telemetry experience and proficiency in managing/titrating drips are required
• Experience reading telemetry strips independently
• Successful completion of the Dysrhythmia (Relias) exam required before offer, with two attempts allowed
• RNs may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

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-614702. 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 - ER - Hold

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