Cardiac PCU RN
Seattle, WA
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs
$2,293/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
PCU Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Seattle, WA | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $2,178 - $2,293
- Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
Join a leading healthcare provider as a PCU Registered Nurse in Seattle, WA. This contract position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference in patient care. We are committed to supporting our nurses with the resources they need to succeed.
As a PCU Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit. You will work with patients recovering from cardiac procedures, including open-heart surgery and vascular surgeries. Your expertise in surgical telemetry and IV skills will be essential in managing complex patient needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage patients with cardiac conditions, including myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease.
- Provide care for pre/post open-heart surgery patients and those with vascular surgery needs.
- Administer medications and treatments, including blood products and cardioversion/defibrillation.
- Perform telemetry interpretation and manage dysrhythmias.
- Ensure compliance with sternal precautions and chest tube management.
- Utilize Epic for patient management and documentation.
Experience and Certification Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac PCU or similar setting.
- Must have surgical telemetry experience, including open heart surgery and vascular management.
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
- Epic experience is a hard stop requirement.
- Experience with VAD and TAVR is optional but preferred.
Travelers must be flexible with floating to like units and are required to work every other weekend. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, which may increase to 1:5 during midnight shifts.
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a positive impact on patient outcomes, apply now to join our team!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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