Travel Cardiac Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of surgical tele experience and Epic proficiency.

• Surgical Cardiac Telemetry Unit caring for MI, rule-out MI, primary arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart and vascular surgery patients
• Also cares for coronary artery disease, heart failure, pre/post cath lab, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
• Supports specialized structural heart patients including VAD and TAVR
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with up to 1:5 at midnight
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units, including sister facilities within the state
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active WA or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of surgical telemetry experience required
• Open heart surgery and vascular (groin/radial band management) experience required
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with cardioversion, defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management required
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with LVAD and post-op open heart care (24-28 hours post-op) required
• 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

• Responsibilities include breathing treatments, chest tube set-up and care, CPAP/BiPAP, and trach care
• Administer blood and blood products as needed
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration
• Provide telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management both on-unit and remotely
• Must be flexible to floating between sister facilities as required
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former permanent employees of this health system must have been separated for at least 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius to be eligible
• Local candidates accepted at the standard bill rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are subject to local candidate rules

American Traveler Job  #P-747982. 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

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.