Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN

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

• Specialty:
  Cardiac PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/PCU position requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience and Epic proficiency.

• Work in the Cardiac Stepdown/PCU unit of a hospital
• Care for patients with MI, primary arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, coronary artery disease, heart failure, pre/post cath lab, and cardiac-involved stroke
• Specialized structural heart support including VAD and TAVR patients
• Patient ratio is 1:4, up to 1:5 at midnight
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units within the facility and sister facilities in the state
• Perform chest tube setup/care, trach care, sternal precautions, blood/blood product administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management
• Manage LVAD and open-heart patients 24-28 hours post-op
• Perform telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management

• Active WA state or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of surgical telemetry experience required
• Experience with open heart surgery and vascular/groin radial band management required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• IV therapy skills including starting/maintaining IVs and central line/PICC line management required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• VAD and TAVR experience preferred

• 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 with minimal requests to avoid delays
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required, including charge RNs or leads
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former Providence permanent employees must wait at least 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius before returning as a travel candidate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles may be considered as local hires at a lower bill rate
• Floating to sister facilities within the state may be required as part of the assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-750140. 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.