Cardio-thoracic ICU RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardio-thoracic ICU/CCU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of CVICU experience and travel experience.

Details

• CVICU/CCU setting at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• 1:1 patient ratios
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (1900-0730)
• Weekend shifts required unless posted schedule states otherwise
• Floating within the hospital to other ICU units required
• No floating to sister hospitals
• EPIC charting system used

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact license (pending license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Relias EKG tele test compliance required
• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in CVICU including open heart cases
• Travel experience required; strong candidates with similar experience may be considered
• Experience with vents, IV starts, PA lines required
• Proficiency with pacers, Swan-Ganz catheters, and post-op care required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and VAD (LVAD/RVAD) required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Lung and heart transplant experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiothoracic ICU patients requiring advanced cardiac monitoring and device management
• Located within a large teaching hospital with 637 staffed beds
• RTO must be kept to a minimum and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks or orientation week
• Must work 2 of 3 holidays, with up to 7 days off allowed in Nov/Dec covering no more than 1 holiday
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Prior UW staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions