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Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Surgical Telemetry in Seattle, WA

Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Seattle, Washington, providing high-acuity cardiac telemetry care to adult and geriatric patients after complex surgery.

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team in Seattle, Washington, and provide specialized nursing care for patients recovering from cardiac, vascular, and other complex surgical procedures. This travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit/Cardiac Surgical Telemetry
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Assignment details indicate four 12-hour night shifts per week; 36 hours per week are listed. Confirm the final schedule with the recruiter.
• Unit: 36-bed cardiac surgical telemetry/PCU with an average daily census of approximately 32 patients
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, with the possibility of 1:5 at midnight; higher-acuity assignments may be 1:3
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled
• Floating: Flexibility to float to comparable progressive care or telemetry units may be required

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Washington or an eligible compact license in hand
• At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, cardiac telemetry, or surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Recent experience caring for patients following open-heart surgery and vascular procedures
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and continuous telemetry monitoring skills
• Experience with radial or femoral access site management, including TR Band care
• Ability to provide safe nursing care for patients with chest tubes, sternal precautions, cardiac drips, and complex postoperative needs
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and float to like units as needed

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, heart failure, dysrhythmias, vascular disease, stroke with cardiac involvement, and postoperative cardiac conditions
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, including patients with or without interventions
• Manage patients during the first several days following open-heart surgery, including patients with chest tubes and sternal precautions
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Administer and monitor stable cardiac and vasoactive medications, including amiodarone, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and Levophed as ordered
• Provide chest tube setup and care, tracheostomy care, CPAP/BiPAP support, breathing treatments, and oxygen therapy
• Administer blood and blood products and monitor patients for reactions
• Assist with cardioversion, defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management
• Support care involving ventricular assist devices, structural heart procedures, and other advanced cardiac therapies when applicable
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, surgical drains, IV therapies, heparin protocols, and post-procedure access sites
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response, IV therapy, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote safe, evidence-based care throughout the patient stay

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and bring your PCU and cardiac telemetry expertise to a specialized surgical care team.

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.