Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Telemetry – Travel – (Tele RN)
StartDate: 4/13/2026
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $3033.00 – $3221.00
Job Summary: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Minimum Qualifications: 1)High School Diploma/GED 2) Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. 3) Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California 4) Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. 5) Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. 6) Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers) 7) Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). 8) Good interpersonal skills. 9) Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
** Travelers are expected to float to both hospitals SDMC/Zion based off the needs of the facility**
Required Qualifications
– Must be willing to float between the 3 San Diego facilities (SDMC/Zion/San Marcos)
– Must be willing to float between units with scope based on facility needs (may work in lower acuity if that is where the facilities need is)
– Scheduling is 2 weeks in advance (longer schedules cannot be requested) – unit/facility may vary by schedule
– Potential to float between units/facilities mid shift
– weekends required
Current BLS and ACLS certification required
Experience titrating drips: Heparin Argatroban, Bumex, & Lasix
Preferred Qualifications
Epic
About the Facility
The Kaiser Permanente group is a name synonymous with high quality medical care in the state of California, and the San Diego Medical Center is no exception. Open and serving San Diego County since 1967, the facility is equipped with 414 licensed beds and a 78-bed ER. The hospital offers a comprehensive array of primary and specialty care services and carries accreditations from a number of national agencies, including the Joint Commission and CARF.
Facility Location
San Diego is a vibrant city filled with endless possibilities for adventure. From the beautiful beaches to the bustling downtown area, there is always something exciting to explore. As a traveling healthcare professional, you will have the opportunity to experience all that this city has to offer, from hiking in the nearby mountains to sampling delicious cuisine from around the world. With a diverse population and a rich cultural scene, San Diego is the perfect place to work and play.
- Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo
- Explore Balboa Park and its many museums
- Relax on the sandy shores of Coronado Beach
- Hike Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- Take a sunset cruise on San Diego Bay
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
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