Travel Cardiac PCU RN - $2,192 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit – Seattle, WA 98122

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Seattle, Washington

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Every other weekend required. Floating to like units required. 26-week assignment.

Highlights:

• Surgical Cardiac Telemetry PCU specializing in pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, myocardial infarction, and complex cardiac conditions
• Patient ratio of 4:1 (may be 5:1 at midnight), with 36-bed unit and daily census of 32 patients
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• Advanced cardiac care including LVAD, TAVR, chest tube management, epicardial pacer management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Manage patients within first 24-28 hours post-open heart surgery with chest tubes and sternal precautions
• Adult and geriatric patient population with specialized structural heart support

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of surgical telemetry experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Epic charting system experience is mandatory
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Demonstrated experience with open heart surgery, vascular procedures, radial/groin band management, and advanced IV skills
• Experience with cardiac drip management, blood product administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, and telemetry interpretation
• Optional preferred experience: VAD and TAVR procedures
• Flexibility to float to similar units as needed
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays during assignment period

Why Join Us?

This progressive care opportunity offers experienced cardiac nurses the chance to work with a complex patient population in a well-supported environment. You'll utilize advanced cardiac nursing skills while caring for surgical and medical cardiac patients in a state-of-the-art telemetry unit. The position provides competitive compensation, comprehensive orientation, and the opportunity to work alongside dedicated interdisciplinary teams committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

American Consultants Job ID #19291027. 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: RN:PCU/IMC/Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus