Travel Cardiac PCU 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:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 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: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac PCU position requiring 2+ years telemetry experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting
• Patient population includes MI, 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
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, up to 1:5 at midnight
• Requires Epic EMR experience
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units and potentially to sister facilities

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years telemetry experience required, including surgical tele, open heart surgery, and vascular/groin radial band management experience
• IV skills required including starting and maintaining IVs
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with chest tubes and sternal precautions required
• VAD and TAVR experience preferred
• Teaching and community hospital experience preferred
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

• Provide telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Perform breathing treatments, chest tube setup/care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and sternal precautions care
• Administer blood and blood products, manage cardioversion/defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management
• Care for LVAD and open-heart surgery patients 24-28 hours post-op
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former Providence permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month separation, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the submission process, as post-offer requests may not be granted

American Traveler Job  #P-766413. 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

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.