Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance Day 1 options

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry role in Washington. Requires 2 years of surgical telemetry experience, Epic proficiency, and WA state or compact license.

Travel RN with strong IV, ED/telemetry skills, and a history with teaching/teaming hospital environments is preferred. The position features 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00–7:30) with 1:4 patient ratios, including higher acuity cases and LVAD/TAVR patients.

Qualifications

• Active WA state or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of surgical telemetry experience required.
• Vascular and radial band management experience required.
• Strong IV skills required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Stepdown Cardiac unit (Cardiac PCU/Telemetry).
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30.
• Patient ratio of 1:4, up to 1:5 at midnight.
• Patient population includes MI, rule out MI, primary arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, CAD, heart failure, pre/post cath lab, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement.
• Specialized structural heart support including VAD and TAVR patients.
• Performs chest tube setup/care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and sternal precautions.
• Administers blood/blood products, manages cardioversion/defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management.
• Provides care for LVAD and open-heart patients 24-28 hours post-op.
• Performs tele interpretation and dysrhythmia management.
• Every other weekend required.
• Floating required to similar units within the facility and nearby sister facilities.
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day).
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted.
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required.
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles.
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel RN and must not live within 50 miles of the facility.
• Local candidates accepted at standard travel bill rate.
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate.
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position.

Skills

RN license (WA/compact)

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

IV skills

Telemetry/stepdown care

Dysrhythmia management

Epic EMR

Travel nursing experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry position requiring 2 years of surgical telemetry experience and Epic proficiency.

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of surgical telemetry experience required
• Vascular and radial band management experience required
• Strong IV skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• VAD and TAVR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in the Stepdown Cardiac unit (Cardiac PCU/Telemetry)
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Patient ratio of 1:4, up to 1:5 at midnight
• Patient population includes myocardial infarction, rule out MI, primary arrhythmias, pre/post open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, coronary artery disease, heart failure, pre/post cath lab, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
• Specialized structural heart support including VAD and TAVR patients
• Performs chest tube setup/care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and sternal precautions
• Administers blood/blood products, manages cardioversion/defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management
• Provides care for LVAD and open-heart patients 24-28 hours post-op
• Performs tele interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units within the facility and nearby sister facilities
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel RN and must not live within 50 miles of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at standard travel bill rate
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs