RN - Observation Unit

Details

Client Name
Northwest Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Observation Unit

Job ID
38186986

Weekly Pay
$2061.0


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Days

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/07/2026

End Date
02/06/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac Observation

Position Description

The registered nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit provides a high level of care for patients undergoing catheterization procedures. Responsibilities include evaluating assigned patients, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care, as well as assisting physicians during examinations and procedures. The Cardiac Observation Unit is focused on prepping and recovering patients for various cardiac procedures, managing high-risk, high-acuity individuals while ensuring superb patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Admit patients to the unit, ensuring thorough assessment and documentation.
• Prepare patients for catheterization procedures, including charting pre-procedure checklists and starting IVs.
• Assist in prepping patients for cardioversions and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
• Monitor and recover patients after catheterization procedures under conscious sedation.
• Perform sedation, circulate, and document bedside procedures such as cardioversions and TEE.
• Discharge patients with comprehensive teaching, documentation, and physical discharge plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Registered Nurse license in Arizona or a compact state.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Consideration may be given for experience in PACU, ICU, telemetry, cath lab, or surgery centers on a case-by-case basis.

Shift Information

Shifts will vary, typically consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Call requirements include rotational on-call duties approximately once every six to four weeks, covering weekends.

Client Details

Address
6200 North La Cholla Boulevard

City
Tucson

State
AZ

Zip Code
85741