Travel Cardiac PCU RN - $2,402 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced 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 handling cardiac and vascular care, cardiac telemetry, and medical overflow patients
• Patient population includes MI, post-op open-heart surgery (TAVR, fem-pop bypass), pacemakers, ICDs, arrhythmias, post-cardiac catheterization, carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU, and vascular amputations
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• EPIC EMR used
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips portable and bedside monitors
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements, with option to pick up extra shifts
• Travelers float first, primarily to MedSurg units and ICU for overflow coverage
• Supported by CNAs (2-4 per shift), a free floating charge nurse, a flex nurse for admissions/discharges/transport, 24/7 hospitalist and RT coverage, 24/7 on-call cardiologist, and 2 tele techs per shift

Requirements

• Active RN license (WA or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac or PCU experience required
• Skilled in caring for cardiovascular patients, identifying and interpreting rhythms, and managing epidurals and chest tubes
• Experience with cardiac drip management including nitro, heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine (fixed rate), and dobutamine (fixed rate)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 12-hour shifts of unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager
• Schedules are set in 6-week cycles and provided 2 weeks before the start of each cycle, with preferences considered and block scheduling accommodated when possible
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• The unit values a calm, respectful, and team-oriented demeanor with strong communication skills

American Traveler Job ID #P-738321. 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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