Cardiac Pre/Post-Op PACU RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Pre/Post Op Center

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Cardiac Pre and Post Op
Shift: Days (3 x 12-hour shifts per week)
Hours per week: 36
Patient Ratio: 1:2
EMR System: Cerner
Charge Nurse: Yes
Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
Holiday Requirement: Based on unit coverage (no guaranteed holidays off)
Scrub Color: Provided by hospital (Blue)
Telemetry Monitor: Phillips
Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
Pharmacy: Available 24/7
Floating: None
Orientation: 2 days floor-specific orientation
Common Patient Types: Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery, General Anesthesia and Conscious Sedation patients

Contract Details

• Minimum contract length: 13 weeks
• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• No concurrent contracts allowed (cannot work two contracts simultaneously)
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Parking provided with shuttle to facility (night shift parking in garage)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license (RN)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience
• ICU experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Prior travel experience required for Emergency Department and Neuro ICU (implied for this role)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
• Competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (SIMs Lab pass/fail; exceptions for some units)
• Must maintain sterile field during procedures
• No facial piercings allowed; natural hair colors only
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Additional Notes

• This is a teaching hospital; nurses may be expected to work with nursing students
• Candidates must submit detailed profiles including unit size, hospital size, trauma level, and EMR experience
• No block scheduling allowed
• Facility emphasizes quality tertiary care with specialties including lung, liver, and kidney transplant, and is associated with a top neuro institute

Summary:
This is a day-shift RN role in a cardiac pre/post-op unit requiring strong critical care skills, trauma experience, and PACU background. The position demands strict compliance with facility policies on appearance and competency, with a focus on sterile technique and procedural skills. Prior travel experience and Cerner EMR proficiency are mandatory. The contract is a minimum of 13 weeks with no concurrent assignments allowed.