PCU Telemetry RN
Tucson, Arizona
Northwest Medical Center

PCU/Tele RN (Travel)

Location: Tucson, Arizona Employment Type: Travel Duration: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Schedule and Assignment

• Day shift, 7:00a to 7:30p, 3/12s
• Will consider a 48-hour guarantee
• Work 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Ratio: 6:1
• Scrub color: any color
• Float pool position: must be willing to float between departments and four facilities in the health system

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience of 2 years
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with cardiac drips
• Familiarity with TAVRs, Watchman, and MitraClip devices
• BLS
• ACLS

Role Details

• This unit is a step down in acuity from ICU. Nurses should be able to handle cardiac drips and be familiar with TAVRs and watchmen mitro clips at a minimum.
• Evaluates assigned patients, plans, implements, and documents nursing care, and assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Performs patient tests and administers medications within the scope of the registered nurse's practice.
• Promotes patient independence by setting care goals and teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care.
• Relies on experience and judgment, performs a variety of tasks, and is expected to show a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit or department.