Travel Surgical Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

Job DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/01/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Nights, 3x12hrsHours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Jun 1, 2026Length: 13 weeksOpenings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical Cardiac Telemetry Unit position requiring a minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience, surgical tele background, and night shift availability.DetailsSurgical Cardiac Telemetry Unit in a hospital settingPatient 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 (with or without interventions), stroke patients with cardiac involvement, and specialized structural heart patients (VAD, TAVR, etc.)Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with a possible ratio of 1:5 at midnightProcedures and skills utilized include: breathing treatments, chest tube setup/care, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, blood/blood products administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, epicardial pacer management, LVAD management, open heart post-op care (24–28 hours), and telemetry/dysrhythmia interpretation and managementEMR: Epic (required)Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30Every other weekend requiredFloating required to like units within the state; travelers must be flexibleRequirementsActive WA RN license or valid compact RN license currently in handCurrent certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience requiredSurgical telemetry experience required, including open heart surgery and vascular (groin/radial band management)Strong IV skills requiredExperience with VAD and TAVR is a plusEpic EMR experience requiredMinimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/settingSSN and DOB required for considerationAdditional InformationFirst-time travelers will not be considered for this positionFormer permanent staff at any Swedish facility must have been separated for at least 3 months before returning as a traveler, and must reside more than 50 miles from the facilityFormer permanent staff from other Providence facilities (non-Swedish) are eligible after a 3-month separationMinimal RTO is strongly preferred; excessive RTO requests may significantly impact candidacyRTO or scheduling requests must be disclosed at the time of submission, as post-offer requests may be deniedAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-702724. 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 - TelemetryAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.