Cardiac Telemetry RN
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Interventional Cardiac / Procedure Unit
• Care for interventional cardiac patients including pre/post invasive and diagnostic procedures such as cardioversion, angiogram, elective PCI, EP patients (ablation, lead placement, pacer placement), pre-TAVR & Mitral Clip, and post-op recovery for structural heart procedures (same-day discharge)
• Procedures include TEE, cardioversion, procedure sedation, blood/blood products administration, sheath removal, epicardial pacer management, and telemetry interpretation
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 10 hours each, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM)
• No weekends, no holidays, no call required
• Floating to like units required; flexibility to float is mandatory
• First-time travelers are not accepted

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Interventional Cardiac Nursing)
• Experience with interventional cardiac patients and procedures
• Proficient in IV skills, sheath pull, stable drips, dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• BLS (American Heart Association Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State
• Washington State compact license accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification (nursing degree) required; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• NURSYS license verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask test required annually for travel candidates (onsite completion possible)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps/overlaps

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Must complete Epic training modules as assigned within orientation week
• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required for out-of-state compact license holders working in Washington

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Important Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Locals are eligible to apply
• No weekend, holiday, or call shifts
• Floating to similar units is mandatory, requiring flexibility
• This is a day shift position with 30 hours per week

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs with strong interventional cardiac skills seeking a travel contract in Seattle with a structured day shift schedule and no weekend or holiday work.