American Traveler 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
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac PCU RN for a night shift telemetry position requiring prior travel experience, surgical telemetry background, and Epic proficiency.
Details
- Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital environment
- Cardiac PCU setting treating myocardial infarction, rule-out MI, primary arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart and vascular surgery, coronary artery disease, heart failure, pre/post cath lab, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
- Specialized structural heart support including VAD and TAVR patients
- Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4, with up to 1:5 at midnight
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:30
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required to like units, including sister facilities within the state
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required, in hand at time of consideration
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required, including surgical telemetry, open-heart surgery, and vascular (groin/radial band management) experience
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
- Skilled in IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, and phlebotomy
- Experience with cardiac drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry monitoring
- Experience with chest tubes, sternal precautions, and post open-heart surgery care
- VAD and TAVR experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct care including breathing treatments, chest tube setup and care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and sternal precaution management
- Administer blood and blood products, perform cardioversion/defibrillation, and manage epicardial pacers
- Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, including remote and on-unit telemetry monitoring
- Care for LVAD and open-heart surgery patients in the 24-28 hour post-op period
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All time off requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer requests may not be accommodated
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel pay rate; local candidates may be accepted at a lower rate
- Former permanent employees of this health system may return as travelers after a 3-month separation period, provided they reside outside the 50-mile radius
American Traveler Job ID #P-766407. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.