American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 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: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry position requiring 2 years of surgical telemetry experience and Epic proficiency. Details 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 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 Additional Information 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 American Traveler Job ID P-784653. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry About American Traveler With 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.