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

Start your next Seattle travel nursing job as a PCU Registered Nurse caring for high-acuity cardiac and surgical telemetry patients.

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team in Seattle, Washington, as a travel Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac, vascular, and open-heart procedures in a surgical telemetry setting. Seattle’s vibrant neighborhoods, waterfront views, abundant parks, and access to year-round outdoor recreation make it an exciting destination for your next professional adventure.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and additional weekend coverage as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: 4 patients per nurse, with high-acuity assignments generally staffed at 3:1
• Floating: Flexibility to float to like units may be required

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with an active Washington license or compact privilege in hand
• At least 2 years of recent PCU, Progressive Care Unit, progressive care, or surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; this assignment is not intended for first-time travelers
• Recent surgical telemetry experience, including care for open-heart surgery and vascular surgery patients
• Experience managing radial bands, IV therapy, chest tubes, sternal precautions, and patients during the first several days after open-heart surgery
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) charting experience is required
• Strong cardiac telemetry skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Ability to care for patients with myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, post-cardiac catheterization needs, vascular conditions, and stroke with cardiac involvement
• Ability to adapt to changing unit needs and float assignments

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU and surgical telemetry patients in a high-acuity progressive care environment
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identify changes, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for pre- and post-operative open-heart, vascular, and cardiac catheterization patients
• Manage chest tubes, surgical drains, epicardial pacemakers, radial bands, and post-procedure recovery needs
• Administer blood and blood products, IV medications, insulin, heparin, and stable cardiac or vasoactive drips according to policy
• Provide respiratory support and nursing care involving oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, CPAP, BiPAP, and tracheostomies
• Maintain sternal precautions and support recovery for patients following cardiac surgery
• Perform focused assessments, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and accurate Epic documentation
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV services, rapid response teams, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to comparable units when needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care

Apply now for this Seattle, Washington travel nursing opportunity and join a team providing exceptional PCU and cardiac telemetry care.

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.