Travel Cardiac PCU RN - $2,402 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 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
• 34-bed acuity adaptable unit caring for cardiac and vascular patients
• Patient population includes MI, post-op open-heart surgery (TAVR, fem-pop bypass), arrhythmias, pacemakers, ICDs, Tikosyn therapy, and PCU-level patients
• Also cares for post-cardiac catheterization patients, carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU, and vascular amputation patients
• Handles cardiac telemetry cases including chest pain evaluation, stress testing, heart catheterization, and pacemaker upgrades
• Includes medical overflow patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• EMR: EPIC
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips portable and bedside monitors
• 12-hour night shifts, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements, with option to pick up extra shifts
• Travelers float first, primarily to MedSurg units and ICU for overflow coverage

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 and identify/interpret 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

• Deliver comprehensive cardiac and vascular nursing care in a fast-paced PCU setting
• Support team includes 2-4 CNAs per shift, a free-floating charge nurse, flex nurse, hospitalist, RT, cardiologist on-call, and 2 tele techs per shift, all available 24/7 or as noted
• Unit values a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 12-hour shifts of unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager
• Schedules are set in 6-week cycles and provided 2 weeks prior to each cycle, with block scheduling accommodated when possible
• Scrub requirements: any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-738323. 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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