Travel Cardiac PCU RN - $2,294 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Spokane, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac PCU position requiring 2 years of strong cardiac or PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular PCU of a 388-bed, Level 3 Trauma Center hospital
• Unit has 34 beds and is an acuity adaptable unit handling medical overflow
• Care for cardiac and vascular patients including MI, post-op open-heart surgery (TAVR, fem-pop bypass), pre/post-op open-heart patients, cardiac arrhythmias, Tikosyn therapy, pacemakers, and ICDs
• Also treat PCU-level patients, post-cardiac catheterization patients (femoral and radial with TR bands), and carotid/thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU
• Cardiac telemetry duties include chest pain evaluation, stress testing, heart catheterization, arrhythmia management, percutaneous interventions, and pacemaker upgrades
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930, on a 36 hour per week schedule
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements, though extra shifts may be picked up if interested
• Floating required to MedSurg units and ICU overflow, with travelers floated first
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips portable and bedside monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (WA or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac or PCU experience required
• Ability to care for cardiovascular patients including identifying and interpreting cardiac rhythms
• Experience managing epidurals and chest tubes
• Cardiac drip management experience with nitro, heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine (fixed rate), and dobutamine (fixed rate)

Additional Information

• Support team includes 2-4 CNAs per shift, a free floating charge nurse, a flex nurse (0700-1930) to assist with admissions/discharges and patient transport, 24/7 hospitalist and RT coverage, 24/7 on-call cardiologist, and 2 tele techs per shift
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 12-hour shifts of unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO requests are approved through the unit manager
• Schedules are set in 6-week cycles and provided 2 weeks before each cycle begins, with block scheduling accommodated when possible
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-738319. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

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