Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN - $2,117 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 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 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown Cardiac PCU position requiring 2 years of telemetry experience, Epic proficiency, and prior travel assignment experience. Details Stepdown Cardiac PCU unit caring for MI, rule-out MI, primary arrhythmia, pre/post open-heart, vascular surgery, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and pre/post cath lab patients Also cares for stroke patients with cardiac involvement and specialized structural heart patients (VAD, TAVR) Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30) Patient ratio is 1:4, with up to 1:5 at midnight Every other weekend required Floating required to like units, including sister facilities within the system Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active WA or Compact RN license required, must be in hand at submission Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required; VAD and TAVR experience preferred Surgical telemetry and vascular (groin/radial) band management experience required Strong IV skills required, including starting and maintaining IVs, central line care, and port access/management Experience with chest tubes, sternal precautions, and post open-heart care required Prior travel nursing experience required Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred Epic charting experience required Full SSN and DOB required for consideration Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting Additional Information Responsibilities include breathing treatments, chest tube setup/care, CPAP/BiPAP management, trach care, and sternal precautions Administer blood and blood products, perform cardioversion/defibrillation, and manage epicardial pacers Provide care for LVAD patients and open-heart patients 24-28 hours post-op Interpret and manage telemetry dysrhythmias both on-unit and via remote monitoring Must commit to working 3 of the 5 designated 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 requests may not be granted First-time travelers will not be considered for this position Former permanent staff at this facility may return as travelers after a 3-month separation, provided they do not reside within 50 miles of the facility Candidates must disclose any prior work history with Providence facilities, including dates and locations Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius American Traveler Job ID P-766403. 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 About American Traveler 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.