Cardiac Tele RN
Seattle, WA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac PCU / IMC / Stepdown

Location

Seattle, WA | Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Must commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiac PCU setting managing diagnoses including myocardial infarction, primary arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
• Care for pre- and post-operative open-heart surgery and vascular surgery patients, including sternal precautions and chest tube setup and management
• Perform and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmia monitoring; manage radial band and groin access sites post-cath lab procedures
• Administer blood and blood products; manage respiratory interventions including breathing treatments, CPAP/BiPAP, and trach care
• Support specialized structural heart patients including VAD and TAVR; assist with epicardial pacer management and cardioversion/defibrillation
• Float to like units as required; maintain flexibility with scheduling and assignment needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a cardiac PCU or telemetry setting, including surgical telemetry, open-heart surgery, and vascular surgery experience
• Epic EMR experience is a hard-stop requirement
• This unit does not accept first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) and TAVR patient management
• LVAD and post-open-heart surgery care within the 24–28 hour post-op window
• Strong IV skills and experience with NIH Stroke Scale assessment

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized cardiac progressive care environment with a consistent nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, offering a manageable and structured workload
• Gain exposure to a high-acuity, clinically diverse unit supporting complex cardiac, vascular, and structural heart patients