Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Transitional Care Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

MultiCare includes the expected start date they prefer on their job postings. Please keep this in mind when listing your start date availability! If you can start on the day they are requesting, you are more likely to be selected for an interview or offer.

Any RTO or special requests not included on your application will NOT be considered.

Please expect someone with a 501 (Arkansas) area code or from the facility to reach out to interview you for this position!

If you have a multistate license, you will be required to complete a 1-time 6-hour suicide prevention training according to WA state regulations.

36 guaranteed hours

Minimum Experience: 2 years of strong cardiac or PCU experience

Skills required: Able to care for cardiovascular patient, identify, interpret rhythms, Cardiac Drip Management: nitro, heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine (fixed rate), dobutamine(fixed rate), Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Epidurals, Chest Tubes; Behavior and Personality Fit: The unit places high importance on behavioral and personality alignment. The Nurse Manager seeks a traveler who embodies a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor, values teamwork, and communicates effectively.

Patient Types: Cardiac and Vascular Care: MI, post-operative open heart surgery (including TAVR and fem-pop bypass within 24 hours), pre- and post-op open-heart patients (24-48 hours post-op), cardiac arrhythmias, Tikosyn therapy, pacemakers, ICDs, and PCU-level patients (requiring higher care but not ICU criteria). Also includes post-cardiac catheterization patients (both femoral and radial approaches with TR bands), carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU, microvascular flap procedures (typically not assigned to travelers due to low patient volume), and amputations related to vascular complications.

Cardiac Telemetry: Chest pain evaluation, stress testing, heart catheterization, percutaneous interventions, and pacemaker upgrades.

Medical Overflow

Acuity adaptable unit

Patient Ratios: can flex 1:5

Floating: Medsurg or ICU overflow

Weekend rotation: Every other

No call, but able to pick up extra shift if interested

Holiday Expectations: 2 of 3 holidays can be expected

Scrub Color: Any solid color