Interventional Cardiac CCU Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CCU

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 10 hours each, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM)
Patient Ratio: 1 Nurse to 3 Patients

Unit Description

• 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 discharged same day.
• Procedures include TEE, cardioversion, procedure sedation, blood/blood products administration, defibrillation, epicardial pacer management, sheath removal, telemetry interpretation, heparin and insulin management.

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 drip management
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Must be flexible and willing to float to like units
• No weekends, holidays, or on-call required
• First-time travelers not accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State
• Compact license holders are accepted if active

Required Documentation & Compliance

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

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• 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

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Must complete Epic training modules as required by the facility
• Must acknowledge and comply with floating policy
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Minimum 2 years of Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Notes

• Locals are eligible to apply
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• No weekend, holiday, or call shifts required
• Floating to similar units is mandatory, flexibility is essential

This position offers a specialized cardiac nursing experience in a high-acuity interventional cardiac unit with a supportive schedule and no weekend or holiday shifts.