Location: Olympia, WA

Start Date: 05-04-2026

End Date: 11-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 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

• Perform thorough cardiology assessments and obtain/interpret 12-lead EKGs to support timely clinical decisions
• Administer medications and emergency treatments (including nitroglycerin and antiarrhythmics) safely and accurately
• Initiate and manage IV access and infusions when needed to support outpatient procedures
• Provide expert telephone triage, follow-up phone calls, and pharmacy refill coordination to keep patients on track
• Document patient encounters clearly and efficiently in EPIC, ensuring excellent continuity of care
• Collect specimens (capillary, urine) and follow up on imaging and lab results to close care loops
• Deliver patient education around anticoagulation, chest pain, arrhythmias, and chronic cardiac conditions
• Step into a high-acuity ambulatory role quickly and learn internal workflows to maintain smooth clinic operations

Qualifications

• Active WA RN license or Compact RN license (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with strong cardiology background; ambulatory cardiology experience highly preferred
• EPIC charting experience is required — you should be comfortable documenting in the system
• Current BLS certification required
• Comfortable obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKGs and recognizing arrhythmias
• Skilled in starting IVs, administering intramuscular/subcutaneous/intradermal meds, and managing IV infusions
• Professional, responsive communication skills — candidate must be highly responsive for Teams interview scheduling (confirm within 24 hours)
• Able to commit to the roughly 26-week assignment and coordinate return-to-office (RTO) planning as required

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiology assessment and outpatient cardiology workflows
• 12-lead EKG acquisition and arrhythmia interpretation
• Medication administration: intradermal, IM, SC, IV infusions; emergency meds and nitroglycerin
• Anticoagulation therapy basics and monitoring
• Telephone triage, follow-up calls, and pharmacy refill coordination
• Specimen collection (capillary, urine - UA/clean catch) and result follow-up
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and cardiac arrest/CPR proficiency
• Epic electronic charting and chart preparation
• Pulse oximetry, vital signs, and pain assessment

Benefits

• Free on-site parking to make your commute a bit easier
• Opportunity to practice in a focused ambulatory cardiology setting and grow your specialty skills
• Work with a collaborative team that values your experience and supports quick onboarding
• Hands-on experience charting in EPIC — sharpen that documentation expertise
• BLS required and supported; professional development encouragement
• 26-week contract with clear expectations and organized scheduling
• Support for licensure logistics (WA/Compact friendly) and helpful onboarding guidance
• A respectful workplace that prioritizes patient care and your ability to step in confidently

Travel Perks: Explore Olympia, WA

Explore Olympia’s charming Capitol campus and the Washington State Capitol Building, stroll along Percival Landing and the scenic Budd Inlet waterfront, or get outdoors at Priest Point Park for beach walks and trails. Nature lovers will enjoy the nearby Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for birding and peaceful boardwalks. Food and culture fans can visit the Olympia Farmers Market, cozy local breweries, and galleries downtown. Day-trip options include Mount Rainier for hiking and photo ops or a short drive to Tacoma and Seattle for larger-city attractions.

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