Cardiac Rehab RN
Seattle, Washington
Virginia Mason Medical Center and Seattle Medical Center

Cardiac Rehab RN

Location: Seattle, Washington Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts (40 hours/week) Schedule: 4 x 10s, 0700-1730, typically Tuesday through Friday. No block scheduling.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 2 years of cardiology experience
• Cardiology experience within the last year
• Rehabilitation experience
• Knowledge of heart rhythms
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Valid driver's license, required at time of submittal

Patient Load and Ratios

• Standard Cardiac Rehab: max 4 patients per exercise hour
• Intensive Cardiac Rehab: max 4 patients per exercise hour and 8-10 patients per education hour
• Average daily patient volume: 30-35 (standard), 35-40 (intensive)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1 for exercise sessions

Clinical Scope

• Typical patients: post-cardiovascular intervention, including cardiac surgery, Cath Lab, EP Lab, vascular surgery, and structural heart
• Not required to titrate drips
• RNs need to know heart rhythms
• No monitor techs on this unit
• Manual blood pressures consistently taken during exercise
• Support Q&A for educational videos on healthy living and nutrition
• Areas covered: Cardiac Rehab only

Work Environment

• No providers onsite
• No charge nurse assignment, nurse aides, or RT/equipment coverage (N/A)
• No weekend, holiday, call, or standby requirements
• Scrub colors: royal blue or light gray pants; royal blue or white tops
• Unit/department-specific orientation provided