RN, Cardiac Observation Unit
Tucson, AZ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,896/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Observation Unit
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit, you will provide high-level care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Evaluating assigned patients and planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care
- Assisting physicians during examinations and procedures
- Performing patient tests and administering medications within RN scope of practice
- Preparing patients for cardiac catheterization and cardioversion procedures
- Recovering patients post-procedure who have received conscious sedation
- Sedating, circulating, and documenting bedside procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and Cardioversions (CV)
- Discharging patients with appropriate teaching and documentation
The unit cares for high-risk, high-acuity patients and performs bedside procedures including TEE and CV.
Shift Information
- Varies: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (day shifts starting between 6:00 AM and 8:30 PM)
- Call requirements include weekends (Saturday and Sunday) on a rotational basis approximately once every 4 to 6 weeks
- Weekend call hours: Saturday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arizona
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of Electrophysiology Lab experience within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Telemetry experience
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Electrophysiology Lab Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
- Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
- Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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