Travel PCU/Telemetry RN - $1,739 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac Observation Position Description The registered nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit delivers a high level of care for patients undergoing catheterization procedures, both before and after their procedures. Responsibilities include evaluating assigned patients, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care, as well as assisting physicians during examinations and procedures. The role involves performing various tests and administering medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse. The Cardiac Observation Unit (COU) is where patients are prepared for procedures and recovered afterward. The team specializes in managing high-risk, high-acuity patients, focusing on achieving excellent clinical outcomes. Bedside procedures such as transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardioversions (CV) are conducted in this unit. Key Responsibilities Admit and assess patients. Prepare patients for catheterization procedures, including charting and IV starts. Prepare patients for cardioversions and transesophageal echocardiograms. Recover patients following catheterization while monitoring for conscious sedation effects. Sedate, circulate, and document bedside procedures such as cardioversions and TEE. Conduct discharge processes, including patient education and thorough documentation. Qualifications Current RN license in Arizona or a compact state. ACLS certification. BLS certification. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with preference for background in PACU, ICU, telemetry, catheterization lab, or surgery center. Shift Information Shift schedules vary, comprising three 12-hour shifts per week. Call requirements may include weekends on a rotational basis, approximately every four to six weeks. Location: City, State Thrive Staffing Job ID 19022933. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Observation Unit,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.