Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Seattle, WA

Experienced cardiac telemetry RN wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Seattle, Washington. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown, PCU, and surgical telemetry setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Seattle offers a vibrant urban lifestyle, celebrated coffee and arts culture, walkable neighborhoods, waterfront views, and convenient access to year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Surgical Telemetry / PCU
• Location: Seattle, WA 98122
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Assignment: Approximately 4:1, with higher-acuity assignments generally 3:1
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Floating: Flexibility to float to comparable units based on patient-care needs

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; an active compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent telemetry, cardiac stepdown, PCU, or surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; this assignment is not intended for first-time travelers
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience is required
• Demonstrated experience with surgical telemetry, vascular patients, post-cardiac catheterization care, and post-myocardial infarction care
• Proficiency with IV therapy, radial band and groin management, chest tubes, sternal precautions, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Ability to care for patients following cardiac or vascular surgery, including patients with chest tubes and early post-operative needs
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and independent clinical judgment skills

Cardiac Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, heart failure, primary arrhythmias, vascular conditions, and cardiac-related stroke presentations
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, including patients with or without interventions, and monitor for complications
• Care for patients recovering from open-heart and vascular surgery while maintaining sternal precautions and monitoring surgical drains
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in cardiac status
• Manage ordered cardiac medications and stable cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to unit policy
• Provide chest tube setup and care, epicardial pacer management, respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP support, and tracheostomy care as indicated
• Administer blood and blood products safely and monitor patients for therapeutic response or adverse reactions
• Participate in cardioversion and defibrillation procedures and support patients requiring specialized structural-heart therapies when applicable
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response, IV, radiology, social services, and other members of the care team
• Float to comparable units as needed and consistently uphold safe, compassionate, patient-centered care

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN opportunity in Seattle, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.