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

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit – Seattle, WA 98122

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Seattle, Washington

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Every other weekend required. Floating to like units as needed. Contract duration of 91 days (approximately 13 weeks).

Highlights:

• Surgical Telemetry PCU specializing in cardiac care including myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, and structural heart procedures
• Patient ratio of 1:4 (may be 1:5 at midnight) with a 36-bed unit and daily census of 32 patients
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
• Advanced cardiac procedures including LVAD management, open heart post-op care (24-28 hours), chest tube management, and epicardial pacing
• Adult and geriatric patient population with complex cardiac and vascular diagnoses
• Opportunity to work with specialized structural heart support including VAD and TAVR patients

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required; previous travel experience required (not accepting first-time travelers)
• Surgical telemetry experience with open heart surgery and vascular procedures (groin/radial band management) is mandatory
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• Epic charting system experience is a mandatory requirement
• Strong IV skills and experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with chest tubes, sternal precautions, cardiac drips, and blood product administration
• Must be flexible with floating to similar units and meeting weekend coverage requirements
• Two professional references covering one year within the last three years

Why Join Us?

This progressive care unit offers an excellent opportunity for experienced cardiac nurses to advance their skills in a fast-paced 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 advanced cardiac equipment, and work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive orientation support, and the chance to work in one of the Pacific Northwest's premier healthcare markets. Commitment to working 3 of 5 major holidays required (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).