Travel Cardiac PCU RN

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

• Specialty:
  Cardiac PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac PCU position requiring 2+ years of PCU experience and proficiency titrating cardiac drips.

• Acute care setting in a Cardiac PCU (Stepdown) unit with 24 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:3-4, with CNA support at 1:8 (1:12 at night)
• Common diagnoses include TAVR, post-cath (TR bands, fem stops), temporary/transvenous pacemakers, VATS, lobectomies, POD 2-5 CABG, and thoracic fem-pop cases
• RNs required to titrate drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetolol, milrinone, and argatroban
• Telemetry unit with offsite central monitoring; nurses measure and interpret their own strips
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist and Respiratory Therapy support with CPAP/BiPAP/vent equipment available
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available on the unit
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7:30a, scheduled in 6-week blocks
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend at minimum, with high need on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• No call or standby requirement
• May float within skill set to the 4th floor while maintaining a PCU patient load
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS, CRRN, and PCCN preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a PCU setting required
• Experience handling stable CABG patients required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips required
• EPIC experience preferred; candidates with recent EPIC experience within the last year may test out of system training

• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently as part of daily patient care
• Collaborate with hospitalist physicians, in-house pharmacy, and dedicated respiratory therapy staff
• Unit orientation includes an 8-hour EPIC class, an 8-hour onboarding/education day with facility tours, and one shift with a preceptor
• Any professional color scrubs are acceptable
• Required to work at least one major holiday during the holiday season
• Looking for a flexible, team-oriented candidate
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-771816. 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
- 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.