Travel Cardiac PCU RN - $2,294 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Spokane, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac PCU position requiring 2 years of cardiac/PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular PCU of a 388-bed Level 3 Trauma Center hospital
• 34-bed acuity adaptable unit caring for cardiac and vascular patients
• Patient population includes MI, post-operative open-heart surgery (including TAVR and fem-pop bypass), pre- and post-op open-heart patients, cardiac arrhythmias, Tikosyn therapy, pacemakers, ICDs, and PCU-level patients
• Also cares for post-cardiac catheterization patients (femoral and radial approaches with TR bands), carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU, and vascular-related amputations
• Cardiac telemetry duties include chest pain evaluation, stress testing, heart catheterization, arrhythmia management, percutaneous interventions, and pacemaker upgrades
• Also supports medical overflow patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1930) or night shifts (1900-0730)
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirement, with option to pick up extra shifts
• Travelers float first, primarily to MedSurg units and ICU for overflow coverage
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Cardiac monitoring via Philips portable and bedside monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (WA or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac or PCU experience required
• Ability to identify and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Experience managing cardiac drips including nitro, heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine (fixed rate), and dobutamine (fixed rate)
• Experience caring for patients with epidurals and chest tubes

Additional Information

• Unit supported by 2-4 CNAs per shift, a free-floating charge nurse, a flex nurse (0700-1930) to assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transport, 24/7 hospitalist and RT coverage, 24/7 on-call cardiologist, and 2 tele techs per shift
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 twelve-hour shifts of unit orientation
• Holiday coverage expected for 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Schedules are set in 6-week cycles and provided 2 weeks in advance, with preference considered but not guaranteed and block scheduling available if needed
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Ideal candidates demonstrate a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor, value teamwork, and communicate effectively
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-738320. 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 - Cardiac Telemetry

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