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 shift)

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

• Perform thorough pre-surgical assessments and clinical screenings for cardiac surgery patients
• Deliver compassionate and comprehensive patient education about procedures, recovery, and post-op life
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead EKGs and timely review of laboratory results to inform care plans
• Collect MRSA swabs and complete required pre-op testing with attention to detail
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with surgeons, schedulers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Document care accurately and efficiently using EPIC charting systems
• Develop and implement discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care
• Support anxious and fragile patients with clear explanations, reassurance, and empathy

Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license in-hand required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required; 2 years inpatient or cardiac clinic experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and interpret 12-lead EKGs and laboratory results
• Strong patient teaching and communication skills, especially with pre-surgical populations
• Reliable transportation and willingness to meet local commute/relocation requirements if outside the local range
• First-time travel clinicians accepted

Education

• Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Nursing diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) acceptable

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac nursing fundamentals and outpatient cardiothoracic clinic workflow
• Interpretation of laboratory results to support pre-operative decision making
• Proficiency obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKGs
• Patient education techniques for surgical preparation and recovery expectations
• Discharge planning best practices
• Performing MRSA swabs and other pre-op screening procedures
• EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Collaborative communication with surgeons, schedulers, and interdisciplinary supports

Benefits

• Predictable daytime schedule with no weekends or nights, great for work-life balance
• Temp-to-hire pathway with the potential to join the clinic permanently after 13 weeks
• Comprehensive orientation and hands-on training (80 hours) to set you up for success
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options available through employer
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract clinicians
• A collaborative team environment that values your expertise and patient-centered care
• Paid time off and holiday observance per facility policy
• Opportunities for professional growth in a specialty cardiac surgery clinic

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Seattle offers a fantastic mix of urban culture and outdoor adventure. Explore Pike Place Market and exceptional seafood, take in the skyline from the Space Needle, or visit the Museum of Pop Culture and Seattle Art Museum. For nature lovers, enjoy nearby hikes in Discovery Park, easy ferries to Bainbridge Island, and day trips to the Cascade or Olympic mountains for skiing, hiking, or scenic drives. A thriving coffee scene, waterfront walks, and vibrant neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Fremont make weekends in Seattle anything but boring.

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