Cardiac Tele RN
Seattle, WA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown – Seattle, WA 98122

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Seattle, Washington

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Every other weekend required. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).

Highlights:

• 91-day travel assignment in a 36-bed surgical telemetry unit with a 32-patient daily census
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (may be 1:5 at midnight)
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
• Specialized cardiac care including pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, LVAD, TAVR, and structural heart procedures
• Work with adult and geriatric populations experiencing myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, stroke with cardiac involvement, and post-catheterization patients
• Orientation provided with 40 hours of non-billable time for module completion

Requirements:

• Active Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required; previous travel experience required (not accepting first-time travelers)
• Epic charting system experience is mandatory
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Surgical telemetry experience with open-heart surgery and vascular procedures (groin/radial band management) required
• Strong IV skills and experience with chest tubes, sternal precautions, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with post-operative open-heart patients (24-28 hours post-op), cardiac drip management, and cardioversion/defibrillation
• Optional but preferred: VAD and TAVR experience
• Flexibility to float to similar units as needed
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cardiac stepdown nurse to advance their skills in a high-acuity surgical telemetry environment. You'll care for complex cardiac patients including those recovering from open-heart surgery within the first 1-5 days post-op, manage specialized equipment and procedures, and work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team. Competitive compensation package with guaranteed hours and comprehensive support throughout your assignment.