Registered Nurse Diagnostic Cardiology PRN

bannerhealth; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

403(b) pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto purchase plan

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson is seeking per diem RN staff for the diagnostic cardiology department. The role involves collaborating with Fellows and Attending Cardiologists to perform transesophageal echocardiograms and stress tests, with the goal of growing into a Cardiovascular RN career or moving from a critical care procedural area to non-invasive patient care.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years Cardiac Diagnostic or RN Procedural experience, BLS certification, and a willingness to work a

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years Cardiac Diagnostic or RN Procedural experience.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Live within 30 minutes of the facility due to call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nursing needs and discharge planning; review histories and diagnostics.
• Formulate and adjust care plans with the multidisciplinary team; involve patient/family.
• Implement and coordinate care; delegate tasks to staff and supervise team members.
• Evaluate patient responses and revise plans accordingly.
• Document assessments, planning, and outcomes in the patient record.
• Promote evidence-based care and participate in unit leadership activities.

Skills

Cardiac diagnostic experience

RN procedural experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

Interested in an RN position with great work/life balance? We are looking for per diem RNs to work in the diagnostic cardiology department. In this role you will work with Fellows and Attending Cardiologists to perform transesophageal echocardiograms and stress tests. This is a great role for someone who has interest growing into their Cardiovascular RN career or someone leaving critical care procedural area but wanting to help navigate non‑invasive patient care.

Location:

Banner University Medical Center - Tucson. 1625 N Campbell Ave. (Main, South & North Campus float)

Shift Availability:

10hr shifts; 7am-5:30pm; Monday - Friday, Call & Holiday Rotation

Ideal Candidate:

• Must have at least 2 years Cardiac Diagnostic or RN Procedural experience;
• Must have BLS certification, ACLS certification preferred;
• Call Requirement: Saturday Day (8am-4:30pm) call. Candidate must live within 30 mins of the facility for call.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre‑tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participat