Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry – Night Shift | Seattle, WA

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Seattle, Washington, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown and surgical telemetry unit. Join a collaborative healthcare team with strong interdisciplinary support, a typical 4:1 patient ratio, and hands-on experience in complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic care. Located in Seattle’s vibrant 98122 area, this travel RN job offers access to diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, waterfront experiences, and the city’s renowned outdoor lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac stepdown and surgical telemetry unit
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:4, with up to 1:5 at midnight; 3:1 for high-acuity patients and special procedures
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and additional coverage as needed
• Floating: Required to like units; schedule flexibility is essential

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; an active compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent cardiac telemetry, surgical telemetry, or cardiac stepdown nursing experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required; this assignment is not intended for first-time travelers
• Demonstrated experience caring for vascular patients, managing groin and radial bands, providing IV therapy, and supporting post-cardiac procedure recovery
• Epic electronic health record experience is required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and manage stable cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to protocol
• Comfort caring for patients with chest tubes, sternal precautions, post-myocardial infarction needs, and post-cardiac surgery recovery requirements
• Ability to float between comparable units and work a flexible schedule, including weekends and designated holidays

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, vascular conditions, stroke with cardiac involvement, and pre- or post-operative cardiac needs
• Monitor telemetry, identify cardiac dysrhythmias, and implement appropriate nursing interventions
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, angiography, vascular procedures, and open-heart surgery
• Manage chest tubes, surgical drains, epicardial pacers, sternal precautions, and post-operative cardiac recovery needs
• Administer blood and blood products, cardiac medications, anticoagulants, insulin therapies, and stable cardiac or vasoactive drips as ordered
• Provide respiratory support, including oxygen administration, breathing treatments, CPAP/BiPAP, and tracheostomy care
• Perform and maintain IV, central line, PICC, port, wound, and vascular access care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in Epic
• Float to comparable units as needed to support safe staffing and continuity of patient care

Apply now to join this Seattle travel nursing team and advance your cardiac telemetry nursing career in 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.