Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-surgical visits, focusing on patient education and preparing patients for cardiac surgery
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and MRSA swabs accurately and efficiently as part of the clinic workflow
• Interpret laboratory and clinical results and communicate findings promptly to surgeons and schedulers
• Plan and coordinate discharge and follow-up instructions to ensure safe transitions of care
• Document care and clinical encounters in EPIC with clarity and timeliness
• Provide compassionate support to anxious and fragile patients, helping them understand procedures and recovery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (PT, radiology, social services) to optimize patient care

Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license in-hand (required; pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required; 2 years inpatient or cardiac clinic experience preferred
• Experience with EPIC charting (required)
• Comfort working with adult and geriatric cardiac populations and a 1:5 patient ratio in clinic
• Reliable personal transportation and willingness to meet local commute/relocation expectations if applicable
• First-time travel clinicians are welcome

Knowledge & Skills

• EPIC electronic charting expertise
• Proficient in obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKGs
• Solid skills in interpretation of laboratory results
• Strong patient teaching and education abilities for pre- and post-op counseling
• Experience performing MRSA swabs and discharge planning
• Clinical assessment skills specific to cardiology patients (CAD, AFIB, HCM, heart failure, etc.)
• Clear communication with surgical teams and schedulers

Benefits

• Reliable, predictable daytime schedule to help you plan life outside of work
• Supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is respected
• Opportunities for permanent hire after a 13-week contract — a foot in the door to a great clinic
• Licensure and credential guidance so you can keep your paperwork stress-free
• Comprehensive onboarding with an 80-hour orientation to set you up for success
• Paid time off and holiday observations that honor major holidays
• Professional growth in a specialty cardiac clinic with mentoring and hands-on learning
• Access to interdisciplinary support including PT, radiology and social services for coordinated care
• Flexible consideration for local candidates and support for relocation/commute conversations

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Seattle is a fantastic home base for a contract role. Explore Pike Place Market and the waterfront, stroll through the Seattle Art Museum or visit the iconic Space Needle. Hike and recharge at Discovery Park or take a short trip to Mount Rainier or the Olympic Peninsula for breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a vibrant food and coffee scene, ferry rides to Bainbridge Island for a relaxing weekend, and easy access to regional cultural events — plenty to do on your days off.

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