Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 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.
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac PCU / IMC / Stepdown
Location
Seattle, WA | Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Unit
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to cardiac PCU patients including myocardial infarction, primary arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement
- Manage pre- and post-operative care for open-heart surgery and vascular surgery patients, including chest tube care and sternal precautions
- Perform telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Administer blood and blood products; perform or assist with cardioversion, defibrillation, and epicardial pacer management
- Support specialized structural heart patients including VAD and TAVR, and manage LVAD and open-heart post-op patients (24–28 hours post-op)
- Float to like units as required; flexibility with scheduling including 3 of 5 designated holidays
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in a cardiac telemetry or PCU setting
- Surgical telemetry experience required, including open-heart surgery and vascular surgery (groin/radial band management)
- Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Epic EMR experience is a hard-stop requirement
- Valid RN license; compact license must be active and in hand at time of submission
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- This unit does not accept first-time travelers
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with VAD and TAVR patient populations
- Proficiency with CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and breathing treatments
- Experience with pre- and post-cath lab patients with or without interventions
- NIH stroke scale experience of 2–3 years in a telemetry environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a specialized cardiac progressive care environment with a structured nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
- Gain experience with a diverse, high-acuity cardiac patient population including structural heart and post-surgical cases
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #775016. 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 - IMC/PCU/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
