Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. Job Title Registered Nurse – Cardiac Step-Down (PCU) Location Seattle, WA | Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)
Key Responsibilities:- Provide direct patient care for cardiac PCU patients including myocardial infarction, primary arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke patients with cardiac involvement, and pre/post cath lab patients with or without interventions
- Care for pre/post open-heart surgery and vascular surgery patients, including chest tube set-up and care, and sternal precautions
- Perform telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management; support epicardial pacer management and cardioversion/defibrillation as needed
- Administer blood and blood products; manage groin and radial band sites; provide IV therapy
- Support specialized structural heart patients including VAD and TAVR; provide LVAD and open heart 24–28 hours post-op care
- Float to like units as required; expected to work every other weekend and commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Required Qualifications:- Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of experience; at least 1 year in a cardiac telemetry or surgical telemetry setting — first-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSSEpic EMR experience is a hard-stop requirement
- Experience with surgical telemetry, vascular care, groin/radial band management, and NIH stroke scale
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a standard travel candidate (locals may be considered under separate terms)
- Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with VAD and/or TAVR patient populations
- Familiarity with CPAP/BiPap, trach care, and breathing treatments
- Prior travel nursing experience in a cardiac progressive care or step-down setting
Why Join Us:- Work in a structured cardiac PCU environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (up to 1:5 at midnight)
- Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of cardiac and structural heart patient populations in a high-acuity setting
- Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #790230. 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: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
- About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth. Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline. Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
