Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardio-thoracic ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardio-thoracic ICU
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: Yes (unless schedule states otherwise)
• Floating: Yes, within ICU units only
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• First-timers: No (prior travel experience required)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Travel Experience: Required (must have prior travel experience)
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• RTO Restrictions: 7 days off in Nov/Dec can include 1 holiday; must work 2 of 3 holidays

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with pulmonary artery (PA) lines

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State or compact license with Washington compliance

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (N95 or PAPR as applicable)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; history of disease not accepted at this facility)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination with waiver)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination with education module completion
• COVID vaccination or declination documentation for tracking
• 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency)

Background Checks & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check including nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Education verification or diploma/transcript for RN licensure
• Various state and federal exclusion lists (OIG, SAM, EPLS/GSA)
• Photo ID for badge (professional DMV-style photo required)
• Facility-specific agreements and checklists to be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• EPIC electronic health record system used for charting
• Magnet and teaching hospital environment
• Parking available at a daily cost
• Candidates must complete suicide prevention training if using a multi-state license from outside Washington
• Performance evaluations requested at assignment end (facility-specific)

This position is ideal for experienced Cardio-thoracic ICU RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity ICU setting.