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:
  26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac PCU RN for a night shift Progressive Care Unit role requiring 2+ years of surgical telemetry experience and Epic proficiency.

• Work in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes myocardial infarction, rule out MI, primary arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart surgery, 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 is 1:4, with up to 1:5 at midnight
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units; travelers must be flexible to floating between sister facilities
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active WA state or compact RN license required (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of surgical telemetry experience required
• Open heart surgery and vascular (groin/radial band management) experience required
• IV skills and NIH Stroke Scale experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skills required:
  
  breathing treatments, chest tube set-up/care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, sternal precautions, blood/blood product administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, epicardial pacer management, LVAD and open heart 24-28 hours post-op care, telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Epic charting system experience required

• Provide specialized cardiac telemetry nursing care including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, post-cardiac surgery care, and structural heart support
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Must be flexible to float between sister facilities as needed
• 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 granted
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former permanent staff at other (non-Swedish) Providence facilities may be eligible for a travel contract after a 3-month separation period
• Returning staff must wait at least 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Candidates residing within 50 miles may be accepted at a lower bill rate
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years are required

American Traveler Job  #P-766405. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.