Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $3,172 per week in Seattle, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Seattle, WA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,172 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30) Experience: 2 years in surgical telemetry License: Compact nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Must have surgical telemetry experience. Must have experience with open-heart surgery and vascular management. Must be flexible to floating as required. Must commit to working every other weekend. Description: Perm candidates from any other facility are eligible for a travel contract if they have been separated for at least three months. All facilities honor an active compact license. The unit does not accept first-time travelers. Floating is required to similar units; travelers must be flexible. Experience must include surgical telemetry with a focus on open-heart surgery and vascular management. Candidates should possess IV skills and have NIHSS certification. Epic experience is a hard stop requirement. Cardiac patients may include myocardial infarction, pre/post-open heart surgery, vascular patients, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Candidates should be familiar with chest tubes, sternal precautions, and blood product administration. Dysrhythmia interpretation and management for telemetry patients is required. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, with a possibility of 1:5 during midnight shifts. Daily census is approximately 32 patients. The unit supports interdisciplinary teams, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. Specialized procedures include CPAP/BiPap, trach care, and cardiac procedures. Candidates are expected to manage cardiac drips and respond to emergent situations appropriately. Travelers may float between similar facilities as necessary. Flexibility is crucial for this role.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam