Cardiac Pre/Post Op PACU RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Pre/Post (CVOR PACU) position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PACU experience and ICU experience.

Details

• Acute care setting at a Level 1 Trauma facility (Level 2 experience will also be considered)
• Cardiac Pre and Post unit (CVOR PACU) serving Cardiac Cath Lab recovery patients under general anesthesia and conscious sedation
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• 12-hour day shifts, three shifts per week; no block scheduling
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period; holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Philips telemetry monitoring used on the unit
• EMR: Cerner
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7
• No floating required
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• ICU experience required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license used to verify permanent address
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Natural hair color required; no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven (for fit test compliance)
• Must have personal vehicle for transportation

Additional Information

• Provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care to cardiac patients recovering from cath lab procedures involving general anesthesia and conscious sedation
• Hospital-provided scrubs (blue)
• 2-day floor-specific orientation provided
• On Day 1 of orientation, RNs must pass a hands-on SIMs Lab skills assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — this is a pass/fail evaluation; breaking sterile field may result in termination
• Additional orientation content covers lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational, not pass/fail)
• RNs given two attempts to pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam; failure on the second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status with the CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento regions
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms may be considered
• Local candidates are not accepted for travel rates; the 50-mile radius rule applies to eligibility for this position