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.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown (PCU)

Location

Seattle, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac PCU patients including myocardial infarction, primary arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, coronary artery disease, heart failure, pre/post cath lab, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
• Perform telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Manage chest tubes, sternal precautions, CPAP/BiPap, trach care, and breathing treatments
• Administer blood and blood products; perform or assist with cardioversion, defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management
• Support specialized structural heart patients including LVAD and open heart post-op (24–28 hours); VAD and TAVR experience a plus
• Float to like units as required; every other weekend required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience; must include surgical telemetry, open heart surgery, vascular (groin/radial band management), and IV skills with at least 2–3 years of telemetry experience
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience is a hard-stop requirement
• This unit does not accept first-time travelers
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with VAD and TAVR support
• Experience with LVAD management and structural heart programs
• Familiarity with epicardial pacer management and post-operative open heart care

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac specialty environment with a structured nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Gain experience with a comprehensive range of cardiac and vascular conditions in a well-supported clinical setting