Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Observation

Talented Medical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Observation Unit in Tucson, AZ. This role is a 3×12-hour, in-office position with rotating weekend call, and requires living within 50 miles of Tucson.

The RN will admit patients, perform pre-procedure assessments, start IVs, prepare for catheterization procedures, monitor conscious sedation, and discharge with education. Arizona license, BLS/ACLS are required; PACU/Cath Lab experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license or Compact RN license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience in high-acuity cardiac care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients.
• Complete pre-procedure assessments and documentation.
• Start IVs and prepare access sites.
• Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization, TEE, and CV.
• Recover patients after conscious sedation.
• Administer moderate sedation per policy.
• Circulate and document bedside procedures (TEE and CV).
• Monitor patients for complications.
• Discharge patients with education and documentation.

Skills

Cardiac care

Telemetry

IV insertion

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Arizona RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Observation

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Observation

Talented Medical Solutions

Full-time, Contract, Must live 50 miles outside of Tucson, AZ

In-Office | Tucson, AZ, United States

The Opportunity

This job posting is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Observation Unit (COU).

Position Overview

The RN provides care for patients before and after cardiac procedures performed in the Cath Lab. Responsibilities include patient assessment, preparation, recovery, monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Schedule

• 3 × 12-hour shifts
• Day shift start times vary:
  • 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Call Requirements

• Rotating weekend call
• Approximately every 4-6 weeks
• Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification

Experience Considered

Candidates with experience in the following areas may be considered:

• PACU
• ICU
• Telemetry
• Cath Lab
• Surgery Center

Primary Responsibilities

• Admit patients
• Complete pre-procedure assessments and documentation
• Start IVs and prepare access sites
• Prepare patients for:
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
  • Cardioversions (CV)
• Recover patients after conscious sedation
• Administer moderate sedation (per facility policy)
• Circulate and document bedside procedures (TEE and CV)
• Monitor patients for complications
• Discharge patients with education and documentation

Ideal Candidate

A Strong Candidate Will Have

• Experience caring for high-acuity cardiac patients
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills
• Comfort with conscious/moderate sedation recovery
• Strong IV insertion skills
• Experience with telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced procedural environment

This role is well suited for RNs with backgrounds in Cath Lab, PACU, ICU, or Cardiac Telemetry who enjoy caring for patients throughout the procedural experience, from admission through discharge.