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
• Telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3

Schedule

• Day shift: 3 shifts per week, 10 hours each (11:00 AM – 9:30 PM)
• No weekends, no holidays, no call required

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Stepdown experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Experience in telemetry nursing
• Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Strong IV skills including sheath pull experience and management of stable drips
• Must be flexible and willing to float to like units (floating required)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in Washington State or compact license honored by Washington

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)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series 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 of start
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual requirement for travel candidates)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS platform
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• References: Minimum 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps
• Float policy acknowledgment required

Notes

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

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac telemetry unit with a focus on interventional cardiac procedures in a supportive environment with a consistent day shift schedule.