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, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Every other weekend required. Floating to like units as needed. 26-week assignment.

Highlights:

• Surgical Telemetry PCU specializing in cardiac care including pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, and structural heart procedures
• Patient population includes myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (may be 1:5 at midnight)
• 36-bed unit with daily census of 32 patients, serving adult and geriatric populations
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Advanced cardiac care experience with specialized equipment including LVAD, chest tubes, epicardial pacers, and telemetry monitoring

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Epic charting system experience is mandatory
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Surgical telemetry experience required, including open heart surgery and vascular procedures
• Proficiency with radial/groin band management, IV skills, and NIH stroke scale
• Experience managing post-operative open heart patients (24-28 hours post-op), chest tubes, and sternal precautions
• Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, and cardiac/vasoactive drip management
• Optional but preferred: VAD and TAVR experience
• Two professional references covering one year within the last three years
• Flexibility to float to similar units and work required weekends
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cardiac PCU nurse to work in a dynamic surgical telemetry environment with advanced cardiac patient populations. You'll gain valuable experience with complex procedures including open heart surgery recovery, LVAD management, and specialized structural heart support. The unit offers strong interdisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cardiac care protocols in a supportive team environment.