Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Travel nurse opportunities

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN for an 18-week night shift assignment in Seattle, WA. The role requires prior travel nursing experience, WA or compact RN licensure, BLS and ACLS certification, and CVICU expertise including open-heart procedures.

The schedule is nights 3x12 hours, with weekend coverage and intra-hospital floats. EPIC charting is used. Lodging and travel stipends apply; first-time travelers should discuss eligibility with recruiters.

Qualifications

• Active WA or compact RN license (pending accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years CVICU experience; open heart experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with vents, IV starts, PA lines, pacers, and Swan-Ganz catheters
• Experience with Impella, IABP, LVAD/RVAD required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Post-op cardiovascular experience required
• EKG telemetry compliance testing

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Float within hospital to other ICU units as needed
• Uphold EPIC charting and hospital protocols
• Monitor and manage post-operative cardiovascular patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and recovery

Skills

CVICU experience

Travel nursing experience

WA license

BLS

ACLS

Ventilation management

PA lines / Swan-Ganz

Tools

EPIC charting system

Vents management

Swan-Ganz catheters

Job description

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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Seattle, Washington

Assignment Overview

Nights, 3x12hrs

36 hrs/wk

Sep 28, 2026

18 weeks

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN for an 18-week night shift assignment requiring prior travel experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Weekend requirement unless otherwise posted
• Floating required within hospital to other ICU units
• No floating to sister hospitals
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license (pending license accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, open heart experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with vents, IV starts, PA lines, pacers, and Swan-Ganz catheters
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and LVAD/RVAD required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Lung and heart transplant experience preferred
• Post-op cardiovascular experience required
• Must complete EKG telemetry compliance testing

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Any scrub color permitted
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• RTO limited to 7 days in Nov/Dec, may span one holiday, must work 2 of 3 holidays
• RTO cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Former UW Medical Center staff must have a separation period of at least 18 months before returning as a traveler

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,510/wk

Assignment Total (18 Weeks)

$45,171

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$130,495

Weekly Wages

$792/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792

Weekly Stipends

$1,718/wk

Lodging

$177.36 x 7 days = $1,242

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,510/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,281 - $2,510. The $2,510 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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